FAQ

An ROV is a robot that can go underwater. It is sometimes referred to as an underwater drone or an underwater robot. It is controlled from above the water by an operator either on land or in a boat. It usually has a tether connected to it and has a frame, or hull, with thrusters, instruments, possibly tools and onboard power.

An AUV is similar to a ROV however it is preprogrammed, without a tether, and can operate autonomously.

A ROV or underwater drone collects data, images, videos and also may perform various tasks according to the equipment it has on board. At Down Deep Drones we have small portable underwater drones that are less than 20kg and easy for one person to carry.  We also have a large range of tools and instruments that can be attached to our underwater drones.

A remotely operated underwater vehicle, or underwater drone is tethered to the operator. The operator views a screen that displays information about the ROV from its onboard sensors and operates cameras, lights, video and other equipment on the ROV. The ROV is powered with the onboard batteries or alternatively

a surface power supply.

No- Our ROVs are easy to operate and we also provide a training course for free. 

It depends on how many batteries are on board, and how long each battery has per charge. Some ROVs have  surface power or surface power as an optional extra. Some ROVs can exchange batteries very easily and others will need to have the entire ROV charged before going to work again.

The ROV would be limited to the depth rating of the materials it is made from and how long the tether is.

Each ROV is different and depends on what batteries are fitted, and how many batteries . X- Calibre comes standard with 3 batteries and can last up to 6-8 hours. The Javelin, The Gold Digger and De-Litter Bug all come with one battery standard or unto 90 minutes.

This  will depend on a few factors- what the amp rating is for your underwater drone/ ROV, whether the batteries can be removes, what airline you are flying with and what the rules are in your country. Look at our blog here for further information

 https://www.downdeepdrones.com/post/flying-with-and-rovs-and-drones-know-the-rules

Our heaviest ROV X-Calibre weighs 23kg out of water. Our lightest ROV weighs just 9kgs out of water.

X-Calibre, The Javelin, the Bullet are all made from machined alloy. Our other ROVs are made from ABS plastic that is 70% recycled.

You will need a Logitech controller, and a tablet or laptop to view the ROVs readings.

Open source allows us to upgrade the equipment when there are significant technological improvements and offer them to our customers. Our customers are able to do their own modifications all with support from Down Deep Drones.

Our ROVs can support most Blue Robitics products. Let us know what changes you would like to make before your purchase.

Our ROVs do not need servicing.

Down Deep Drones is an Australian company based in Queensland. We supply ROVs around the world.

Let us know your ROV of choice and which tool you had in mind. You can add many tools but it depends on the weight of them and the available payload of each ROV.

The warranty is for 24 months.

​We would prefer you to contact us with any concerns within 2 weeks of receiving your ROV. We can provide phone and email support for three months after delivery.

Task-specific modifications like mechanical arms and tools help with exploring wreckages.

The ROV can be fitted with rock cutting tools to extract samples for analysis.

For mapping the seabed, the ROV can be equipped with LiDAR or SONAR.

After use the ROV must be rinsed in fresh water. The ROV must be stored in a dry and clean area to prevent any fungal growth or corrosion.

​Our ROVs are anodised to prohibit growth of mould or organisms on the exterior.