Chasing M2 / M2 S

Chasing Innovation (China) · 2020

$2,499 – $4,199 (M2 S)Official store M2 S packages are Lite $2,499 (100 m tether), Standard $3,299 and Advanced $4,199; original M2 is listed as discontinued
AvailableNot programmable8 vectored thrusters100 m depth4K cameraOmni movement
Possibly ≤ 1 weekShipping: 1–2 business days to dispatch. M2 S is sold on Chasing's official store (dispatch quoted at 1–2 business days) and through dealers. Chasing store ↗
Remote control: Not possible. Operated through the Chasing remote controller and app; no public SDK.

Overview

Chasing's step up to a light-industrial ROV: eight vectored thrusters allow omnidirectional movement and hovering at any attitude, plus accessory mounts for grabbers and lights. The M2 appeared on Chasing's site in 2020; the M2 S is the current version with the same 380 × 267 × 165 mm, 4.5 kg body. A popular choice for hull inspection, aquaculture checks and search work at a fraction of commercial ROV prices.

Specifications

CategorySwimming robots · Consumer underwater drones
Released2020
AvailabilityAvailable
ProgrammabilityNo programmability
Best forAges 16+ (estimated)
Vision sensorsCamera
ActuatorsBrushless / direct-drive motors
AudioNo audio
Compute typeProprietary / undisclosed
Remote controlNot programmable
Size380 × 267 × 165 mm, 4.5 kg
Propulsion8 vectored thrusters (omnidirectional, any-attitude hover)
Depth rating100 m
Tether / comms100 m or 200 m tether on a winder; remote controller links to phone via Wi-Fi/HDMI
Camera4K30 / 1080p120, 12 MP, 1/2.3" CMOS, 150° FOV; 2 × 2,000 lm LEDs
SensorsIMU (gyro/accelerometer/compass), depth sensor, temperature sensor
RuntimeUp to 4 h (97.68 Wh, swappable)
Speed1.5 m/s (3 kn)
ComputeNot published
SDKNone (CHASING app only)

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