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Navatics MITO

Navatics · 2019

Was $1,799 (2020)
Discontinued · unavailableNot programmableWireless buoy4K camera40 m depthActive stabilization
UnavailableShipping: Unavailable.
Remote control: Not possible. Phone app and Navatics controller only.

Overview

A startup camera ROV shown at CES 2019, marketed as 'the most stable underwater drone' thanks to its stabilization algorithm and a wireless buoy that let the pilot stand up to 500 m away. Sold for $1,799 in 2020. The navatics.com domain now serves unrelated content, and the product appears abandoned.

At a glance
Type
Swimming robot · Consumer underwater drones
Maker
Navatics
Released
2019
Price
Was $1,799 (2020)
Status
Discontinued · unavailable
Best for
Ages 16+
Programming
No programmability

Price and shipping

Price on Navatics' store in 2020, including drone, wireless buoy, battery and remote

Shipping: Unavailable. The maker's site no longer loads (navatics.com returned a server error in September 2026), and no MITO listings turned up on eBay US.

Specifications

CategorySwimming robots · Consumer underwater drones
Released2019
CountryHong Kong
AvailabilityDiscontinued · unavailable
Sales96 Kickstarter backers (2018, estimate) Kicktraq ↗
ProgrammabilityNo programmability
Built-in autonomyNone / scripted · Moves only when controlled, or plays preset motions
LLM supportNone · No built-in LLM and no SDK to connect one.
Best forAges 16+ (estimated)
Vision sensorsCamera
ActuatorsBrushless / direct-drive motors
AudioNo audio
Compute typeProprietary / undisclosed
Remote controlNot programmable
Size400 × 300 × 135 mm, 3.45 kg (incl. 0.8 kg battery)
Propulsion4 thrusters with active depth/heading/pitch stabilization, ±45° tilt lock
Depth rating40 m
Tether / comms50 m tether to a floating wireless buoy (up to 500 m range to controller)
Camera4K30, 12 MP, 1/1.7" CMOS, 120° FOV, 1080p30 live stream, 2 × 1,000 lm LEDs
SensorsDepth, heading and attitude sensors (depth and heading hold)
Runtime4 h normal, 2 h intensive (80 Wh swappable)
Speed2 m/s (3.8 kn)
ComputeNot published
SDKNone (Navatics app)

Common questions

How much does Navatics MITO cost?

It sold for $1,799 (2020). Price on Navatics' store in 2020, including drone, wireless buoy, battery and remote.

Can Navatics MITO be bought today?

No. It is discontinued and no longer sold. The maker's site no longer loads (navatics.com returned a server error in September 2026), and no MITO listings turned up on eBay US.

Who makes Navatics MITO?

Navatics MITO is made by Navatics. It came out in 2019.

Can Navatics MITO be programmed?

No programmability. None (Navatics app).

Does Navatics MITO have AI chat or LLM support?

None. No built-in LLM and no SDK to connect one.

What age is Navatics MITO for?

Ages 16+ (estimated).

Ratings & reviews

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Sources

CES fact sheet (archive) ↗

Image credits