Chasing Dory

$599 – $689

AvailableNot programmable1.1 kg15 m depthWi-Fi buoy1080p

Possibly ≤ 1 weekShipping: 1–2 business days to dispatch.

Remote control: Not possible. Piloted only through the CHASING phone app via the Wi-Fi buoy. No public SDK.

Overview

Chasing's entry-level, backpack-sized underwater drone and one of the cheapest camera ROVs from a mainstream brand. Chasing describes it as 56% lighter and 65% smaller than the Gladius Mini. The 15 m depth limit and 1-hour battery restrict it to snorkel-depth sightseeing, and the maker recommends calm water only. It first appeared on Chasing's site in late 2019 and is still sold.

Type: Swimming robot · Consumer underwater drones
Maker: Chasing Innovation (China)
Released: 2019
Price: $599 – $689
Status: Available
Best for: Ages 16+
Programming: No programmability

Price and shipping

The official store lists the $599 Backpack Pack (15 m tether, Wi-Fi buoy). The $689 Flash Pack adds a remote controller

Shipping: 1–2 business days to dispatch. Sold through Chasing's official store, which quotes dispatch within 1–2 business days. Also carried by drone retailers. Chasing store ↗

Specifications

Category	Swimming robots · Consumer underwater drones
Released	2019
Country	China
Availability	Available
Sales	630 Kickstarter backers, $240,736 raised (2019, estimate) Kicktraq ↗
Programmability	No programmability
Built-in autonomy	None / scripted · Moves only when controlled, or plays preset motions
LLM support	None · Piloted only through the CHASING app, no public SDK.
Best for	Ages 16+ (estimated)
Vision sensors	Camera
Actuators	Brushless / direct-drive motors
Audio	No audio
Compute type	Proprietary / undisclosed
Remote control	Not programmable
Size	247 × 188 × 92 mm, 1.1 kg
Propulsion	Electric thrusters (count not published), depth lock
Depth rating	15 m
Tether / comms	15 m tether to a Wi-Fi buoy, the buoy links to a phone or tablet up to 15 m away
Camera	1080p30, 1/2.9" CMOS, f/1.6, 100° FOV, 2 × 250 lm LEDs
Sensors	IMU (3-axis gyro, accelerometer, compass), depth sensor (±0.5 m), temperature sensor (±2 °C)
Runtime	Up to 60 min (4,800 mAh internal battery)
Speed	1.5 kn
Compute	Not published
SDK	None (CHASING app only)

Common questions

How much does Chasing Dory cost?

Chasing Dory is listed at $599 – $689. The official store lists the $599 Backpack Pack (15 m tether, Wi-Fi buoy). The $689 Flash Pack adds a remote controller.

Can Chasing Dory be bought today?

Yes, it is on sale. Typical shipping time is 1–2 business days to dispatch. Sold through Chasing's official store, which quotes dispatch within 1–2 business days. Also carried by drone retailers.