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News from the underwater world
New drones, new tech, new AI features: we put into context what the manufacturers announce, and what matters for hobby pilots. The articles themselves are in German.
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9 Oct 2026 · GuideBuild 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.
9 Oct 2026 · GuideTreasure 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.
8 Oct 2026 · ReviewFIFISH V6 Expert: a closer look (German)6,000 lumens, up to 5 hours of battery, slow motion and more than 20 tools: the top pick of our ranking in detail.
5 Oct 2026 · GuideBattery care: keep your drone going for many dives (German)Charging, storing, wintering: simple rules for a long battery life.
5 Oct 2026 · PracticeFlying in currents: how to stay in control (German)Knots, tether drag and battery reserve: how to manoeuvre safely in rivers and the sea.
5 Oct 2026 · PracticeColours underwater: why everything turns blue, and what helps (German)White balance, lighting and editing: how to bring the colours back into your footage.
5 Oct 2026 · ComparisonFIFISH vs Chasing: which brand suits you? (German)Handling, image quality, prices in euros and Swiss francs: the two big names head to head.
5 Oct 2026 · ReviewFIFISH V-EVO: a closer look (German)4K at 60 frames, 5,000 lumens and movement in every direction: QYSEA’s drone for filmmakers.
5 Oct 2026 · GuideBuying second-hand without getting soaked (German)What to watch out for on Willhaben, Kleinanzeigen and Ricardo.
5 Oct 2026 · NewsAI in underwater drones: what’s behind it, and how does it work? (German)Tracking objects, recognising divers, cutting through murky water, holding position in currents: which drones use which AI, explained.
5 Oct 2026 · NewsUDRA: when the underwater drone becomes the recovery team (German)Phone in the lake, wedding ring lost while swimming, bike in the Danube: UDRA searches and recovers across Austria with an underwater drone. We introduce the service.
5 Oct 2026 · GuideBuying an underwater drone: what to look for (German)Depth, tether, camera, lights, battery: the key criteria, sorted and explained.
5 Oct 2026 · ReviewUnderwater drones compared 2026: the ranking (German)Five models from Chasing and FIFISH with scores, pros and cons, and prices in euros and Swiss francs.
5 Oct 2026 · GuideWhat is an underwater drone? ROVs explained simply (German)Tether, camera, smartphone: how these little diving robots work, and what you can experience with one.
10 Aug 2026 · NewsQYSEA turns 10, and bets on AI-driven underwater missions (German)For its anniversary, the FIFISH maker announces “Intelligent Underwater Task Systems”: drones that carry out missions on their own and learn from each other.
19 Jul 2026 · NewsCHASING spin-off CanFish: AI tells you when the fish arrive (German)CHASING groups its fishing drones under the CanFish brand. The CF1 spots fish with AI, the F1 Pro has become much cheaper, and an F2 is in the works.
19 May 2026 · NewsBlueye unveils the X7 and X3 Ultra, with AI running on board (German)The Norwegian maker launches two new professional drones: the X7 rated to 500 metres and the compact X3 Ultra with a built-in AI computer.
23 Mar 2026 · NewsQYSEA X1: the first drone with “dual DVL” holds position in 4-knot currents (German)QYSEA’s newest drone is an industrial ROV: two Doppler sonars, two 4K cameras and AI route planning. We explain what’s behind it.
10 Mar 2026 · NewsDeep Trekker SPECTRA: a 1,000-metre drone with a 3D sonar map (German)The Canadian maker shows a portable professional ROV that maps its surroundings in 3D with sonar, even at zero visibility.Manufacturer news
Profile · 5 Oct 2026UDRA: when the underwater drone becomes the recovery team (German)Phone in the lake, wedding ring lost while swimming, bike in the Danube: UDRA searches and recovers across Austria with an underwater drone. We introduce the service.Background · 5 Oct 2026AI in underwater drones: what’s behind it, and how does it work? (German)Tracking objects, recognising divers, cutting through murky water, holding position in currents: which drones use which AI, explained.QYSEA · 10 Aug 2026QYSEA turns 10, and bets on AI-driven underwater missions (German)For its anniversary, the FIFISH maker announces “Intelligent Underwater Task Systems”: drones that carry out missions on their own and learn from each other.CHASING · 19 Jul 2026CHASING spin-off CanFish: AI tells you when the fish arrive (German)CHASING groups its fishing drones under the CanFish brand. The CF1 spots fish with AI, the F1 Pro has become much cheaper, and an F2 is in the works.Blueye · 19 May 2026Blueye unveils the X7 and X3 Ultra, with AI running on board (German)The Norwegian maker launches two new professional drones: the X7 rated to 500 metres and the compact X3 Ultra with a built-in AI computer.QYSEA · 23 Mar 2026QYSEA X1: the first drone with “dual DVL” holds position in 4-knot currents (German)QYSEA’s newest drone is an industrial ROV: two Doppler sonars, two 4K cameras and AI route planning. We explain what’s behind it.Deep Trekker · 10 Mar 2026Deep Trekker SPECTRA: a 1,000-metre drone with a 3D sonar map (German)The Canadian maker shows a portable professional ROV that maps its surroundings in 3D with sonar, even at zero visibility.In brief
- 19 Jun 2026Blueye app now on Windows: as a public beta, the drone can be flown from a PC with a game controller. Source
- 24 Apr 2026Blueye: you can now record voice notes during inspection dives. Source
- 12 Mar 2026Blueye drones can be controlled in mixed reality with the Samsung Galaxy XR. Source
- 10 Dec 2025Norwegian Customs reports on its use of Blueye drones; the Royal Netherlands Navy uses them too. Source
To be honest: things have been quiet for hobby drones over the past twelve months. The big launches came from the professional side. Our buying recommendations are still in the ranking (German).