# Affordable Underwater Drones This Cost-Effective Drone Captures Footage from Under the Sea By Gurveer Brah | Published 2015-09-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-drones References: [makezine](http://makezine.com/2015/09/14/openrov-trident/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/openrov/openrov-trident-an-underwater-drone-for-everyone) One company developed affordable underwater drones that can access underwater visuals. Drones are conventionally expensive -- but with more cost-effective models, they are being used for more recreational use by student and hobbyists to professionals. 'OpenROV' developed an underwater drone that is affordable and accessible for a larger market without sacrificing quality and effectiveness. The 'Trident' is an economical alternative to expensive drones -- while still featuring capable navigation and video transmission. Users can navigate the drone to make video of hard-to-see areas and transmit them back for analysis. These underwater drones come equipped with a [1080p camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hd-camera-system) and a sleek wedge body that is as practical as it is agile. The device is so [small and portable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-neo) that it can fit in a backpack. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Affordable Underwater Drones:** The development of affordable underwater drones creates opportunities for increased use in recreational activities as well as professional applications. - **Cost-effective Drone Technology:** The availability of cost-effective drone technology allows for wider access and adoption among student hobbyists and professionals alike. - **Rise of Portable Underwater Drones:** The emergence of small and portable underwater drones opens up new possibilities for exploration and analysis of hard-to-reach underwater areas. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** The affordable underwater drone technology presents an opportunity for innovation in the consumer electronics industry, catering to the rising demand for recreational underwater exploration. - **Film and Entertainment:** The use of affordable underwater drones with high-quality video capabilities offers disruptive innovation opportunities for the film and entertainment industry, enabling unique underwater footage and perspectives. - **Marine Research and Exploration:** The accessibility of cost-effective underwater drones provides an avenue for disruptive innovation in marine research and exploration, allowing for easier and more efficient data collection in underwater environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multitasking Underwater Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multitasking-underwater-drone.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) - [Agile Underwater Exploration Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youcan-robotics-oceaneye.md) - [Compact Autonomous Underwater Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-autonomous-underwater-vehicle.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) - [Lightweight Waterproof Drone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-aqua.md)