# Undersea Oceanic Drones The 'RealDive' Drone Offers a New Way to Explore Beneath the Waves By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-05-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realdive-drone References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/05/18/deep-sea-diving-without-all-the-diving/) The conceptual 'RealDive' drone has been designed as a highly maneuverable piece of equipment that will provide users with the ability to [explore beneath the waves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seanxt-elite) without getting wet. Integrated with a [drone unit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-aqua) that can detach from the main body, the system will allow for users to experience sea life in real-time thanks to the live feed that it offers. The imagery is then converted to a holograph or a [VR experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antigravity-drones) to help users feel as though they are actually beneath the waves without having to step foot into the water. The conceptual 'RealDive' drone is the design work of Hsiang-Fei Yu and Po-Cheng Chen, and acknowledges the increased capabilities of VR technology as consumers seek to explore their surroundings in a new manner. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## 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 - **Underwater Exploration Drones:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced underwater exploration drones equipped with live feed and VR technology for immersive exploration experiences. - **Virtual Reality Oceanic Experiences:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create immersive virtual reality experiences that simulate underwater exploration and allow users to interact with marine life. - **Holographic Underwater Imaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate holographic imaging technology to provide realistic underwater imaging experiences without the need for physical immersion. ### Where This Applies - **Drone Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop drone technology specialized for underwater exploration and imaging applications. - **Virtual Reality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Advance virtual reality technology to create realistic and interactive underwater exploration experiences. - **Holographic Imaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of holographic imaging technology in various industries, such as underwater exploration and entertainment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multitasking Underwater Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multitasking-underwater-drone.md) - [4K-Enabled Underwater Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4kenabled-underwater-drone.md) - [Danger-Embracing Underwater Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dangerembracing-underwater-drones.md) - [Aquatic Shark-Inspired Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterborne-drone.md) - [Water-Based Entertainment Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arivia-watersurface-drone.md) - [Underwater Productivity Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifish-v6-expert.md) - [Powerfully Versatile Underwater Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerfully-versatile-underwater-drone.md) - [Waterproof Self-Flying Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-aqua-drone.md) - [Flying Aquatic Maintenance Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seaair-integrated-drone.md)