Guides

Guides & practice

From the very first question, “what actually is an underwater drone?”, to flying in currents: here we collect everything beginners and experienced underwater pilots should know. The guides are written in German.

Buying and basics

Preview image: What is an underwater drone? ROVs explained simply (German)

Guide · BeginnersWhat is an underwater drone? ROVs explained simply (German)Tether, camera, smartphone: how these little diving robots work, and what you can experience with one.

Preview image: Buying an underwater drone: what to look for (German)

Guide · BeginnersBuying an underwater drone: what to look for (German)Depth, tether, camera, lights, battery: the key criteria, sorted and explained.

Preview image: Battery care: keep your drone going for many dives (German)

Guide · BeginnersBattery care: keep your drone going for many dives (German)Charging, storing, wintering: simple rules for a long battery life.

Preview image: Buying second-hand without getting soaked (German)

Guide · BeginnersBuying second-hand without getting soaked (German)What to watch out for on Willhaben, Kleinanzeigen and Ricardo.

Preview image: Underwater drones under 1,000 euros: the best models of 2026 (German)

Guide · Buying advice · October 2026Underwater drones under 1,000 euros: the best models of 2026 (German)What you get for under 1,000 euros: Dory, F1, F1 Pro and alternatives, with a table and a pick for each use.

Preview image: Build your own ROV instead of buying: what works under €1,000, under €2,000 and with the BlueROV2? (German)

Guide · DIY · October 2026Build your own ROV instead of buying: what works under €1,000, under €2,000 and with the BlueROV2? (German)Learning kit, hybrid build or BlueROV2: what DIY really costs, and why it rarely saves money.

Practice underwater

Preview image: Flying in currents: how to stay in control (German)

Practice · AdvancedFlying in currents: how to stay in control (German)Knots, tether drag and battery reserve: how to manoeuvre safely in rivers and the sea.

Preview image: Colours underwater: why everything turns blue, and what helps (German)

Practice · AdvancedColours underwater: why everything turns blue, and what helps (German)White balance, lighting and editing: how to bring the colours back into your footage.

Preview image: Treasure hunting underwater: what the metal detector on the CHASING drone can do (German)

Guide · Practice & law · October 2026Treasure hunting underwater: what the metal detector on the CHASING drone can do (German)Dory Explore, the new detector accessory and what is allowed in Austria, Germany and Switzerland.

Already know what you’re after? In the ranking (German) we compare the current models with scores and prices. Our underwater pilots answer questions in the forum (German).