# Underwater Drone Concepts The 'Remote Operated Vehicle' is a Camera-Mounted Submarine Drone By Joey Haar | Published 2016-07-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remote-operated-vehicle References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/07/28/if-drones-operated-under-water/) Aerial drones dominate the skies, offering majestic bird's-eye-view vistas, but the 'Remote Operated Vehicle' concept from designer Ron Ferencz gives consumers an equally awe-inspiring perspective: underwater. The Remote Operated Vehicle, or ROV, is a [camera-mounted aquatic drone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydro-hawk) that could take over the waters the way that aerial drones have taken over the skies. ROV operates through the use of three fans -- two for horizontal movement and one for vertical movement. At the front of the drone is a camera that attaches via a joint, allowing a nearly [360 degree viewing angle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hd-camera-system) regardless of the orientation of the ROV's body. It can also use the camera joint to swish its body left and right, increasing the speed at which it moves. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 Drones:** The ROV concept presents opportunities for developing underwater drones with enhanced capabilities for exploration and data collection. - **Remote-controlled Aquatic Vehicles:** There is a growing demand for aquatic drones to conduct underwater inspections for industries such as offshore energy, marine research, and aquaculture. - **360-degree Camera Technology:** 360-degree camera technology can be applied to develop underwater cameras that give a complete view of the underwater environment for exploration and research purposes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Offshore Energy:** ROVs can be used in the offshore energy industry for underwater inspections and maintenance of oil rigs and pipelines. - **Marine Research:** Aquatic drones like the ROV can be used for marine research purposes such as coral reef surveys, mapping ocean floors, and studying marine life. - **Aquaculture:** Underwater drones can be used for monitoring fish farms and collecting data on water quality, fish health, and feeding patterns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Agile Underwater Exploration Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youcan-robotics-oceaneye.md) - [Powerfully Versatile Underwater Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerfully-versatile-underwater-drone.md) - [Aquatic Shark-Inspired Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterborne-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) - [Waterproof Self-Flying Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-aqua-drone.md) - [Underwater Productivity Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifish-v6-expert.md) - [Compact Autonomous Underwater Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-autonomous-underwater-vehicle.md) - [Water-Based Entertainment Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arivia-watersurface-drone.md)