BentiX drone is designed for underwater explorers on a budget

New Atlas | Oct 4, 2022 at 11:15 PM
  • Smaller underwater drones can still cost up to a few thousand dollars.
  • Although the prototype isn’t specced quite this high, plans call for the commercial model to feature 4K/30fps video, a maximum dive depth of 100 m (328 ft), a top forward speed of 2 m (6.6 ft) per second, and approximately three hours of runtime per 1.5-hour charge of its 29.7-Ah/12V lithium battery.
  • Potential backers might also want to check out Chasing Innovation’s $599 Dory underwater drone, although it shoots at 1080p, has a maximum depth rating of 15 m (49 ft), and a 1-hour runtime.