
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.
- Type
- Swimming robot · Consumer underwater drones
- Maker
- Chasing Innovation (China)
- Released
- 2020
- Price
- $2,499 – $4,199 (M2 S)
- Status
- Available
- Best for
- Ages 16+
- Programming
- No programmability
Price and shipping
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
Shipping: 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 ↗
Specifications
| Category | Swimming robots · Consumer underwater drones |
|---|---|
| Released | 2020 |
| Country | China |
| Availability | Available |
| Programmability | No programmability |
| Built-in autonomy | None / scripted · Moves only when controlled, or plays preset motions |
| LLM support | None · Operated through Chasing's controller and 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 | 380 × 267 × 165 mm, 4.5 kg |
| Propulsion | 8 vectored thrusters (omnidirectional, any-attitude hover) |
| Depth rating | 100 m |
| Tether / comms | 100 m or 200 m tether on a winder, remote controller links to phone via Wi-Fi/HDMI |
| Camera | 4K30 / 1080p120, 12 MP, 1/2.3" CMOS, 150° FOV, 2 × 2,000 lm LEDs |
| Sensors | IMU (gyro/accelerometer/compass), depth sensor, temperature sensor |
| Runtime | Up to 4 h (97.68 Wh, swappable) |
| Speed | 1.5 m/s (3 kn) |
| Compute | Not published |
| SDK | None (CHASING app only) |
Common questions
How much does Chasing M2 / M2 S cost?
Chasing M2 / M2 S is listed at $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.
Can Chasing M2 / M2 S be bought today?
Yes, it is on sale. Typical shipping time is 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.
Who makes Chasing M2 / M2 S?
Chasing M2 / M2 S is made by Chasing Innovation (China). It came out in 2020.
Can Chasing M2 / M2 S be programmed?
No programmability. None (CHASING app only).
Does Chasing M2 / M2 S have AI chat or LLM support?
None. Operated through Chasing's controller and app, no public SDK.
What age is Chasing M2 / M2 S for?
Ages 16+ (estimated).
Ratings & reviews
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Image credits
- Image 1: source (official product image)