# Modular Underwater Drones The Fathom One Drone Makes Underwater Photography Inexpensive By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-08-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-underwater-drone References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/fathom-one-underwater-drone/44894/) & [fathomdrone](http://fathomdrone.com/) The Fathom One is a high-tech yet surprisingly inexpensive underwater drone that is designed to make it easier than ever for people who are into amateur underwater photography to go about capturing truly beautiful footage. The most technologically advanced and impressive feature of the Fathom One underwater drone is its uniquely [modular thruster setup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-x1-pro) that includes a built-in [HD camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hd-camera-system) that is capable of churning out high-quality 1080p HD footage, while a couple of highly intense LED lights ensure that all the fine details of the underwater world are precisely captured and appreciated. Users can make use of the underwater drone via a [companion smartphone app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/domono-smart-camera). Set to be priced at $600, the Fathom One makes for an inexpensive yet reliable underwater photography drone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modular Underwater Drones:** Modular drones with advanced features to make underwater photography easier - **Amateur Underwater Photography:** Growing trend of low-cost underwater photography for amateur photographers - **Companion Smartphone Apps:** Integrated smartphone apps for enhanced underwater drone user experience ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity to innovate and create cost-effective underwater drones for amateur photographers - **Tourism:** Innovative underwater drone tours for tourists and travelers who want to explore the depths of oceans and seas - **Maritime Exploration:** Developing Low-cost underwater drones for researchers to explore hard-to-reach deep ocean locations ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multitasking Underwater Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multitasking-underwater-drone.md) - [Underwater Productivity Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifish-v6-expert.md) - [Agile Underwater Exploration Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youcan-robotics-oceaneye.md) - [Miniature Underwater Drone Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentix-underwater-drone.md) - [Danger-Embracing Underwater Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dangerembracing-underwater-drones.md) - [Waterproof Self-Flying Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-aqua-drone.md) - [Powerfully Versatile Underwater Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerfully-versatile-underwater-drone.md) - [Compact Autonomous Underwater Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-autonomous-underwater-vehicle.md) - [Lightweight Waterproof Drone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-aqua.md)