# Miniature Underwater Drone Units The 'BentiX' Underwater Drone Will Capture Footage in 4K By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-10-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentix-underwater-drone References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/drones/bentix-underwater-drone/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bentix/bentix-the-pocket-version-of-underwater-drone)  The 'BentiX' underwater drone is a miniature, cost-effective take on conventional aquatic drone equipment to help expand access to the technology. The drone measures in at just 11.8-inches by 9.8-inches by 5.9-inches and weighs in at 11-pounds to give it a dramatically more agile design when compared to larger alternatives on the market. The unit has a 3D-printed body that's fully recyclable thanks to its polymer build. The 'BentiX' underwater drone is presently in prototype mode, but is expected to [capture footage in 4K](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insta360-go-ultra) at 30fps for the commercial model. The drone is being funded as part of a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-scooters) campaign where interested parties can pledge €1,000 to get a unit complete with a tether, remote and charger. Image Credit: BentiX ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Miniature Underwater Drones:** Miniature underwater drones, like the 'BentiX,' will disrupt the conventional drone market by offering a cost-effective, agile alternative. - **3d-printing for Drone Technology:** The use of fully recyclable polymer-based 3D-printed body of the 'BentiX' drone will revolutionize the production of informative and eco-friendly aquatic drones. - **4K Footage for Underwater Drones:** Production and commercialization of the 4K underwater footage by 'BentiX' drone sets a new standard of video production in the aquatic drone industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Aquatic Drone Manufacturing:** The development of miniature underwater drones like 'BentiX' offers new opportunities for manufacturers to make innovative and cost-effective products. - **Underwater Video Production:** The development of underwater drones specifically built to capture 4K footage will disrupt traditional underwater video production and offer new innovative solutions. - **Eco-friendly Drone Production:** The fully recyclable polymer-based 3D printed body of the 'BentiX' drone creates opportunities to produce more sustainable, eco-friendly drone products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [4K-Enabled Underwater Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4kenabled-underwater-drone.md) - [Compact Autonomous Underwater Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-autonomous-underwater-vehicle.md) - [Powerfully Versatile Underwater Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerfully-versatile-underwater-drone.md) - [Multitasking Underwater Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multitasking-underwater-drone.md) - [Danger-Embracing Underwater Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dangerembracing-underwater-drones.md) - [Agile Underwater Exploration Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youcan-robotics-oceaneye.md) - [Underwater Productivity Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifish-v6-expert.md) - [Waterproof Self-Flying Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-aqua-drone.md) - [Lightweight Waterproof Drone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-aqua.md)