PowerVision PowerRay price & specs

PowerVision (China) PowerVision PowerRay (1)

PowerVision (China) PowerVision PowerRay (2)

Was $1,488 – $1,888

Discontinued · used/leftover onlyNot programmableFish-finder sonarBait drop4K camera30 m depth

Weeks+Shipping: Used only.

Remote control: Not possible. Controlled through the Vision+ app and remote. No public SDK.

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Overview

Unveiled in January 2017 as a recreational-fishing robot, with a sonar fish finder, a bait-drop release that carries a hooked line to fish, and VR-goggle viewing. One of the first mass-market consumer underwater drones. PowerVision's product page began redirecting in late 2023 and the model is no longer listed.

Type: Swimming robot · Consumer underwater drones
Maker: PowerVision (China)
Released: 2017
Price: Was $1,488 – $1,888
Status: Discontinued · used/leftover only
Best for: Ages 16+
Programming: No programmability

Price and shipping

2017 US launch prices were Explorer $1,488, Angler $1,799 (adds fish finder and bait-drop gear) and Wizard $1,888 (adds ZEISS VR goggles). European prices were ~$1,790–$2,360 (€1,599–€2,099).

Shipping: Used only. No longer sold new by PowerVision in the US. Amazon lists only PowerRay accessories, while used Angler and Wizard kits and parts appear on eBay.

Specifications

Category	Swimming robots · Consumer underwater drones
Released	2017
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, Sonar / ultrasonic
Actuators	Brushless / direct-drive motors
Audio	No audio
Compute type	Proprietary / undisclosed
Remote control	Not programmable
Size	465 × 270 × 126 mm, about 3.8 kg in air (maker figure)
Propulsion	3 thrusters (2 horizontal, 1 vertical)
Depth rating	30 m
Tether / comms	50 m / 70 m cable to a Wi-Fi base station (90 m Wi-Fi range to phone)
Camera	4K25 / 1080p60, 12 MP, 1/2.3" CMOS, 95° FOV, 2 × 3 W LEDs (450 lm), 1080p30 live view
Sensors	PowerSeeker 125 kHz fish-finder sonar (0.6–40 m), depth sensor, water temperature
Runtime	Up to 4 h light use, 1.5 h cruise, 0.5 h high-speed
Speed	3 kn (1.5 m/s) spec, marketing claimed 4 kn
Compute	Not published
SDK	None (Vision+ app)

Common questions

How much does PowerVision PowerRay cost?

It sold for $1,488 – $1,888. 2017 US launch prices were Explorer $1,488, Angler $1,799 (adds fish finder and bait-drop gear) and Wizard $1,888 (adds ZEISS VR goggles). European prices were ~$1,790–$2,360 (€1,599–€2,099).

Can PowerVision PowerRay be bought today?

It is discontinued, though used or leftover units still turn up. No longer sold new by PowerVision in the US. Amazon lists only PowerRay accessories, while used Angler and Wizard kits and parts appear on eBay.