The Blueye Underwater Drones
The ROV providing you with endless possibilities. 3 Guest Ports enabling integration of different external equipment.




Support for external equipment

Grippers and manipulators
Retrieve lost objects, collect samples or deploy equipment.

External Lights
Get up to 10.000 lumens on your ROV.

External Camera
Add external camera controlled in the Blueye App.

Positioning Systems
See the ROV location and log where you have been with an acoustic positioning system.

Sonars
Navigate and find your position underwater.

Sensors
Measure and collect data with different sensors.
Key Features

HD Tilt Camera
Tilt the camera up or down for more effective and high-quality inspections.
Automatic heading and depth
Ensures a great underwater experience in rough conditions.
3 knots forward speed
Dive in difficult conditions. Operational in up to 2 knots current.
1000 ft depth rating
Robust vehicle pressure tested to handle frequent deep dives.
Below 9 kg
Suitable for transportation and operatable by one person.
256 GB storage
4x more storage for footage and dive data.
Custom Package
The Blueye X3 ROV package
The Blueye X3 ROV can be equipped with a variety of sensors, manipulators, sonars, and positioning systems. We offer equipment from a wide range of suppliers, and other necessary ROV parts such as tethers come in different lengths. As inspections or underwater operations demand different setups, we encourage you to get in touch with us to help you with a customized package that suits your needs.
A basic package includes the ROV, reel with 150 meter tether, extra Blueye Smart Battery, aluminum transportation case and a controller.
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Additional items for X3

Blue Robotics
Newton Subsea ROV Gripper

Reach Robotics
Reach Alpha Two-Axis Rotating Gripper

Blueprint Subsea
Oculus M750d Dual-Frequency Multibeam Sonar

Blueye Robotics
Blueye Rugged Controller Bundle

Impact Subsea
ISS360 Sonar

Blue Robotics
Ping360 Scanning Imaging Sonar

Blue Robotics
Ping Sonar Altimeter and Echosounder

Tritech International Ltd
Micron Gemini Multibeam Sonar

WaterLinked
DVL A50

Blueye Robotics
Blueye High Capacity Battery

Blueye Robotics
Blueye External Light

Blueye Robotics
Blueye External Camera

Cygnus Instruments
Cygnus Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge

OceanTools
DigiCP Cathodic Protection Probe

Blueye Robotics
Reel with 250 m tether

Blueye Robotics
Blueye Xbox Controller Bundle
Tech specs
These are the technical specifications for the Blueye X3 underwater drone.
DRONE |
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Hull design |
Hydrodynamic and hydrobalanced hull for stability and performance in ocean conditions. Ruggedized exterior for impact resistance. |
Dimensions |
485 x 257 x 354 mm (LxWxH) |
Depth rating |
1000 ft / 305 m. |
Weight |
9 kg. |
Speed |
1.5 m/s (3 knots). |
Run-time |
2 hrs normal operation with Standard Battery / 5 hrs normal operation with High Capacity Battery. |
Thrusters |
4 powerful thrusters, 4 x 350 W. 2 rear, 1 vertical center, 1 lateral. User replaceable. |
Automation |
Auto heading. Auto depth. |
Camera |
Light sensitive full HD 1080p/30fps, wide angle lens. -30° to +30° mechanical tilt. 115° vertical field of view (FOV). |
Search Light |
Powerful 3300 lumen LED lights below camera. 90 Colour rendering index (CRI) for precise colors. Fittings for extra lights as payload. |
Sensors |
Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) with 3-axis gyro and 3-axis accelerometer. Depth sensor. Magnetometer (compass). Temperature (inside and outside). Internal pressure sensor. |
Payload |
Standard fittings for payload on both top and bottom of the drone. 3 guest ports for connection of peripherals. |
Software |
Remote update of firmware on both drone and Surface Unit. |
Storage capacity |
256 GB. |
Battery |
96 Wh lithium ion smart battery. User-replaceable. |
GUEST PORTS |
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Power |
5V (2.1A shared), BAT (7A), 20V (2A shared) |
Port 1 protocols |
ETHERNET 10/100Base-T/TX, RS232 (or RS485/RS422), I2C, PWM, UART |
Port 2 protocols |
ETHERNET 10/100Base-T/TX, RS232, I2C, PWM, UART |
Port 3 protocols |
ETHERNET 10/100Base-T/TX, RS232, USB, I2C, PWM, UART |
SURFACE UNIT (SU) |
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Wireless transmitter |
Wifi router for wireless connection to smartphones or tablets. USB C port for attachment of ethernet adapter for wired connection in difficult wireless environment. |
Wireless range |
Range depending on environment. Max 30 m in open area. |
Cable |
Thin and strong cable optimized for use with ocean drones. Cable is replaceable for easy handling and upgradeable for other lenghts. |
DRONE CONTROLLER |
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Controller |
Wireless drone controller for iOS and Android smartphones and tablets. |
APP |
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Blueye App |
Free app for Android and iOS smartphone/tablet. Setup & control drone; manage and download dive data and video recordings. |
Blueye Observer |
Free app for Android and iOS smartphone/tablet. Connect additional devices and share the live video stream with multiple people. |
Blueye File Transfer App |
Free app for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Download files to your computer. |
OTHER |
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Charger |
Charger for charging the underwater drone. Extra charger with USB ports for charging SU and drone controller. |
Download tech specs

Blueye X3 Technical Specifications Sheet - Two pages
- Format
- application/pdf
- File size
- 2.52 MB
- Copyright
- Blueye Robotics AS