# Powerfully Versatile Underwater Drones The 'SRV-8X Optimus' is Suited to Diverse Applications By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2023-04-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerfully-versatile-underwater-drone References: [interestingengineering](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/srv-8x-optimus-reconnaissance-drone) & [oceanbotics](https://www.oceanbotics.com/srv-8x-optimus/)  [Oceanbotics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minedestroying-underwater-robots) made a huge splash when it first launched the 'SRV-8' underwater ROV back in 2020, but the company is now pushing the envelope even farther with the launch of the 'SRV-8X Optimus,' an underwater drone that is designed to be able to carry out a wide array of activities ranging from reconnaissance to data-collection. The 'SRV-8X Optimus' is an underwater drone that makes use of a pair of lithium batteries that are capable of allowing for up to eight hours of operation on a full charge. Elsewhere, the 'SRV-8X' is considerably larger than its predecessor, weighing in at 25 kg and measuring in with dimensions of 64 x 51 x 43 cm. Some of its special features include an ability to handle depths of up to half a kilometer, not to mention a quadrant of powerful LED lights that offer a total of 6,000 lumens of brightness. The drone can be controlled by a remote operator using an X-box controller with the help of a live video feed from the drone's HD camera. This collection of features makes this underwater drone ideal for various applications including bridge inspection, seafloor monitoring and reconnaissance. Image Credit: Oceanbotics ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 15% - 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) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Underwater Robotics:** The 'SRV-8X Optimus' showcases the growing trend of using underwater drones for diverse applications. - **Extended Efficiency:** The eight hours of operation that the 'SRV-8X Optimus' can provide highlights the trend of extending the battery life of drones. - **Versatile Applications:** The multiple uses for the 'SRV-8X Optimus', including bridge inspection, seafloor monitoring and reconnaissance, indicate a trend towards creating drones with versatile applications. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Marine Engineering:** The 'SRV-8X Optimus' introduces a new innovation milestone for marine engineering industries who can expand data collection capabilities with underwater drones. - **Defense and Security:** With its live video feed and powerful lighting system, the 'SRV-8X Optimus' sets disruptive innovation opportunities for defense and security industries looking to expand reconnaissance capabilities. - **Infrastructure Inspections:** The 'SRV-8X Optimus' highlights the disruptive innovation potential for infrastructure inspection industries with regards to monitoring underwater infrastructure like bridges and ports. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Underwater Productivity Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifish-v6-expert.md) - [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) - [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) - [Autonomous Underwater Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-underwater-robot.md) - [Multitasking Underwater Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multitasking-underwater-drone.md) - [Self-Operating Underwater Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-inspection-underwater-robot-underwater-visual-inspection.md) - [Sea Mine-Destroying Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minedestroying-underwater-robots.md)