Gladius Mini submersible drone with 100m Tether

SKU: CE07014 Brand: Chasing

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Conquer the waters. Small. Stable. Seriously Adventurous.

GLADIUS MINI Dives deep!

Meet the world’s first 5-thruster mini-size underwater drone with Intelligent Control algorithms. Enjoy real-time 4K UHD video and 12 MP photos from up to 100m depths.

Features

  • Nature Brings Inspiration: Streamlined biologically inspired design with gill-shaped drainage, low-resistance, and unmatched stability!
  • Intelligent Propulsion and Precision Hovering: Dive down, rise-up, hover, tilt, and turn with precision. Three vertical propellers combined with intelligent control algorithms ensure the stability of the drone in all directions while two thrusters propel GLADIUS MINI at speeds up to 4Knots (2m/s).
  • Adjustable Tilt-Lock Means Perfect Camera Angles: With game-control maneuverability and ±45° adjustable Tilt-Lock mode, GLADIUS MINI moves fluidly in all directions for epic access to underwater scenes at speeds up to 4 knots!
  • One-Touch Depth-Lock Mode: Intelligent Control algorithms and one-touch Depth-Lock Mode help you navigate freely and hover at depth to find and capture exactly what you want.
  • Witness the INTENSITY of nature: Ultra HD 4K video footage brings the vivid underwater world to life.
  • True Colour: The image restoration algorithm in MINI APP fixes color distortion and makes the picture clearer, brighter and cleaner.
  • High Resolution: 12 Million Pixels
  • Sport and Leisure: Perfect for Adventures and Active Families

Sport and Leisure

Perfect for adventures and active families

  • Dive Photography
  • Yacht Fishing
  • Travel & Exploration

Empowering Underwater Businesses

  • Aquaculture
  • Hull/Dock Inspection
  • Reservoirs and Dams
  • Water Infrastructure

Looking for something more affordable?

Check out the smaller, more portable CHASING DORY.

Included

  • 1x Gladius Mini Underwater Drone
  • 1x 50M Tether
  • 1x Wireless Repeater
  • 1x Remote Control
  • 2x Weights (Fresh Water x 1 plus Salt Water x 1)
  • 1x Battery Charger
  • 1x Micro USB Cable
  • 1x Drying Towel

Specifications

Drone

Size
385 x 226 x 138 mm

Weight
<2.5Kg

Max Depth
100m

Max Speed
4knots (2m/s)

Runtime
2 hours (forward at low speed)
1.5 hours (forward at medium speed)
40 minutes (forward at high speed)

Battery Cycle
300+ times

Camera

CMOS
1/2.3 inch

Lens
F3.0

Focus
4.0mm

ISO Range
100-3200

FOV
95°

Max.Photo Pixel
12M (4000*3000)

Picture Type
JPEG/DNG

Video Resolution
FHD:1920*1080 30Fps
FHD:1920*1080 60Fps
FHD:1920*1080 120Fps
FHD:3840*2160(4K) 30Fps

Video Bitrate
60M

Video Type
MP4

Storage
64GB

Remote Controller

Working Frequency
2.4GHz (Bluetooth)

Working Temperature
-10°C~45°C

Wi-Fi Distance
<10m

Wi-Fi Connect & Winder

Weight (with no Tether)
<1.5Kg

Battery
28.8Wh (2600mAh)

Max RunTime
≥8h (Depends on working method)

Battery Cycle
>300 times

HDMI Output
yes

Wi-Fi Range
<10m

Break Strength
100Kg (980N)

Sensor

IMU
3 axis gyro & accelerometer & compass

Depth Sensor
< +/- 0.5m

Temperature Sensor
+/- 2°C

Charger

Charger
3A/12.6V

Drone Charging Time
1.5h

Base Station Charging Time
1h

LED

Brightness
2x 1200 Lumens

Colour Temperature
4000K - 5000K

CRI
80

Max Power
10W

Dimming
Manual Dimming

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40 Aruma Place
Cardiff
NSW, 2285
Australia

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