About Us
Down Deep Drones, founded by John Griffiths, is a leading innovator in underwater robotics. We specialise in developing cutting-edge ROVs and AUVs equipped with specialised tools for marine conservation, environmental monitoring, and underwater operations.
Our solutions include:
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Underwater surveys and inspections
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And more!
John Griffiths is driven by an unwavering passion for the marine environment. Raised on Norfolk Island, he's spent a lifetime immersed in the wonders of the ocean. With a background in invasive species management and a keen mind for robotics engineering, John has dedicated his career to developing innovative solutions for protecting and restoring our fragile underwater ecosystems.
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A true pioneer in his field, John founded Down Deep Drones, a company specialising in creating cutting-edge underwater robots and tools. His groundbreaking inventions include:
The world's first marine debris-collecting underwater drone: Revolutionising ocean cleanup efforts.
A revolutionary speargun for underwater drones: Enabling selective targeting of invasive species with minimal bycatch.
A suite of tools for managing urchin populations: Providing effective solutions for culling or harvesting invasive and overgrazing urchins.
A hybrid ROV/AUV with long-lasting batteries and a novel, multi-tooled design: Pushing the boundaries of underwater robotics.
John's expertise is highly sought-after by businesses and governments worldwide. He's a tireless collaborator, traveling with his Down Deep Drones team to wherever his skills are most needed.
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Down Deep Drones
At Down Deep Drones, we are at the forefront of drone innovation, developing groundbreaking aerial and underwater systems with a singular focus: protecting and restoring our planet's ecosystems. Based in Queensland, Australia, we design and manufacture a suite of world-first technologies aimed at addressing critical environmental issues.
Our portfolio includes an underwater drone for marine debris collection, as well as specialised solutions for invasive species management, such as drones for culling sea urchins and a targeted injection system for Crown-of-Thorns starfish.
We are also committed to creating sustainable solutions for island communities. Our unique speargun-mounted underwater drone offers a targeted, no-bycatch fishing method. It's a carbon-neutral tool that empowers communities, particularly those with limited resources, to access fishing grounds without the need for a boat or extensive gear.
We are dedicated to building a healthier, more sustainable future through our advanced and eco-friendly drone technology with intervention tools that support sustainable communitites
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