# Waist-Worn Underwater Thrusters The 'Seakool D2' Allows For Sped-Up Underwater Exploring By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2023-06-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-thruster References: [en.prnasia](https://en.prnasia.com/releases/global/revolutionary-water-adventure-awaits-seakool-launches-the-world-s-first-hands-free-underwater-thruster-on-indiegogo-409022.shtml) & [en.hg-fly](https://en.hg-fly.com/consumer/2512.html)  HighGreat, a Chinese company that is known for its [drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-aqua-drone), is managing to apply its airborne motoring expertise to the underwater space with the introduction of an eye-catching underwater thruster system that is designed to help scuba divers, swimmers and underwater explorers achieve greater speeds and mobility. The 'Seakool D2' takes the form of a waist-borne device, which offers the advantage of being totally hands-free whilst also not impeding users' field of vision. Each side of the belt-like device bears an electric thruster that is hooked up to the wearer's thighs and is capable of offering 29 pounds of thrust, which translates to a top speed of 7.2 km/h. The gadget comes with a control unit and a lithium-polymer battery that offers top speed maintenance for over half an hour. The 'Seakool D2' underwater thruster is the subject of a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-scooters) campaign, with pledges starting at $998. Image Credit: HighGreat ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 16% - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Underwater Mobility:** The waist-worn underwater thruster system allows for faster speeds and increased mobility for scuba divers and underwater explorers. - **Hands-free Technology:** The device's waist-borne design provides a hands-free experience, allowing users to explore underwater without impeding their field of vision. - **High Performance Batteries:** The lithium-polymer battery ensures top speed maintenance for over half an hour, enabling longer underwater exploration. ### Who This Affects Most - **Water Sports:** The underwater thruster system can be utilized by scuba diving and swimming industries to enhance the underwater experience and attract more customers. - **Exploration and Adventure Travel:** The device can revolutionize underwater exploration and adventure travel by providing faster speeds and increased mobility for divers and explorers. - **Drone Technology:** The application of airborne motoring expertise in underwater thrusters opens up opportunities for drone companies to expand into the underwater market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Arm-Attached Underwater Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-scooters.md) - [Underwater Jetpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kikfin.md) - [Intuitive Underwater Scuba Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surando-underwater-scooter.md) - [Dual-Motor Underwater Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sublue-navbow-underwater-scooter.md) - [High-Speed Underwater Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sublue-vapor.md) - [Compact Underwater Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asiwo-u1.md) - [Personal Aquatic Scooter Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-scooter-concept.md) - [Lightweight Underwater Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subnado.md) - [Carbon Fiber Underwater Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seanxt-elite.md)