Chasing Gladius Mini price & specs

Chasing Innovation (China) Chasing Gladius Mini (1)

Was $1,049

Discontinued · used/leftover onlyNot programmable5 thrusters100 m depth4K cameraDiscontinued

Possibly ≤ 1 weekShipping: Used, days.

Remote control: Not possible. Controlled through Chasing's remote controller and phone app. No public SDK.

Overview

Chasing's breakout hobby ROV, billed as the first 5-thruster mini-size underwater drone, with a tilt-lock that holds the hull at up to ±45° for angled shots. A Chasing brochure file dated November 2018 marks its launch. Chasing now lists it as discontinued. The Gladius Mini S (400 × 226 × 145 mm, 2.7 kg, up to 4 h, 100 m) replaced it.

Type: Swimming robot · Consumer underwater drones
Maker: Chasing Innovation (China)
Released: 2018
Price: Was $1,049
Status: Discontinued · used/leftover only
Best for: Ages 16+
Programming: No programmability

Price and shipping

Last price shown on Chasing's (now 'Discontinued') product page. The successor Gladius Mini S starts at $1,299 (100 m package)

Shipping: Used, days. Discontinued by Chasing. Used US units list on eBay for roughly $565–$595 (September 2026). The Gladius Mini S is the current equivalent.

Specifications

Category	Swimming robots · Consumer underwater drones
Released	2018
Country	China
Availability	Discontinued · used/leftover only
Programmability	No programmability
Built-in autonomy	None / scripted · Moves only when controlled, or plays preset motions
LLM support	None · No built-in LLM and no SDK to connect one.
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	386 × 226 × 137 mm (15.2 × 8.9 × 5.4 in), 2.5 kg
Propulsion	5 thrusters (2 horizontal, 3 vertical), ±45° tilt-lock
Depth rating	100 m (328 ft)
Tether / comms	Tethered, 100 m package offered, surface remote controller with phone
Camera	4K30 / 1080p120, 12 MP stills, 1/2.3" CMOS, 95° FOV, 2 × 1,200 lm LEDs
Sensors	IMU (gyro, accelerometer, compass), depth sensor
Runtime	2 h (55.5 Wh)
Speed	Up to 4 kn (2 m/s)
Compute	Not published
SDK	None (CHASING app only)

Common questions

How much does Chasing Gladius Mini cost?

It sold for $1,049. Last price shown on Chasing's (now 'Discontinued') product page. The successor Gladius Mini S starts at $1,299 (100 m package).

Can Chasing Gladius Mini be bought today?

It is discontinued, though used or leftover units still turn up. Discontinued by Chasing. Used US units list on eBay for roughly $565–$595 (September 2026). The Gladius Mini S is the current equivalent.