PowerVision (China) PowerVision PowerRay (1)

PowerVision (China) PowerVision PowerRay (2)

Was $1,488 – $1,8882017 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 €1,599–€2,099.

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

Weeks+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.

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.

Specifications

Category	Swimming robots · Consumer underwater drones
Released	2017
Availability	Discontinued · used/leftover only
Programmability	No programmability
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)