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Hydrus

The Drone Revolution, Underwater.

Hydrus is a micro hovering Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) that makes subsea surveying and inspection easy and affordable. Designed for anyone who needs underwater data — not just specialists — Hydrus brings the drone revolution beneath the surface.

300m
Depth Rating
4K@60
Video
1.5km
Range
2hrs
Endurance
Capabilities

Built for the Deep

1

Truly Autonomous

Equipped with DVL, USBL, INS, acoustic and optical modem, all tightly integrated. Hydrus executes fully autonomous underwater missions with obstacle detection and collision avoidance.

2

Stunning Imagery

A 4K camera, dynamic smart lighting system, and AI image processing deliver high-quality georeferenced footage even in low light and turbid conditions. Capable of generating 3D RGB point clouds.

3

Intuitive Mission Control

A point-and-click 3D map interface makes complex mission design simple. Untrained operators can deploy Hydrus out of the box.

4

Open Platform

Integrate custom software payloads with full access to the camera, sensors, and navigation systems.

5

Small and Affordable

Fully encapsulated polymer construction provides best-in-class reliability with minimal maintenance in one of the most compact and cost-effective AUVs on the market.

Use Cases

Applications

Subsea inspectionCoral reef and environmental monitoringSearch and rescue supportInfrastructure surveysScientific researchDefence and security

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