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CHASING DORY

underwaterproductionby CHASING Innovation

Compact underwater drone for consumer and light commercial use.

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Manufacturer
CHASING Innovation
Form factor
underwater
Maturity
production
Lifecycle
active
Deployments
1
Website
chasing-innovation.com ↗

The verified answer

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies CHASING DORY, a underwater by CHASING Innovation (production): 1 verified deployment on record. 3 sources back the record.

Overview

Compact underwater drone for consumer and light commercial use. 15m depth, 1080p camera, 1-hour runtime.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
production(Full-scale production deployment with repeat customers.)
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Key facts

Focus

Underwater drone manufacturer

Robot

DORY, M2, and GLADIUS Mini ROVs

Key products

CHASING DORY, CHASING M2 PRO MAX

Sales

40+ countries

Funding

>$3M

Specs

Depth m

15

Runtime

1 h

Ip rating

15 m depth

Weight kg

1.1

Runtime hr

1

Data & sources

Web sources

3

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Pricing

No verified price is on record for CHASING DORY. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

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Deployments (1)

  • CHASING DORY at Globaloperational

    CHASING DORY deployed across consumer underwater exploration and light commercial inspection.

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Recent activity

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Safety record

No incidents on record for CHASING DORY.

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Sources (3)

  1. https://www.chasing-innovation.com/
  2. https://www.robotshop.com/products/chasing-dory-underwater-drone
  3. https://globaldronehq.com/blogs/guides/chasing-dory-underwater-drone-review

Common questions

What is CHASING DORY?
Compact underwater drone for consumer and light commercial use. 15m depth, 1080p camera, 1-hour runtime.
How much does CHASING DORY cost?
CHASING DORY's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for CHASING DORY from CHASING Innovation. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.
Is CHASING DORY actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. CHASING DORY is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.
What are the specs of CHASING DORY?
CHASING DORY's recorded specifications on the DEPLOY registry: Runtime: 1 h; IP rating: 15 m depth; Weight: 1.1 kg. See the Specs section for the full sourced set.
Who makes CHASING DORY?
CHASING DORY is made by CHASING Innovation, based in Shenzhen, China, founded in 2016.
Where is CHASING DORY deployed?
1 verified deployment of CHASING DORY is on the DEPLOY registry, including at Global.
Can you buy CHASING DORY?
CHASING DORY is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price.
What are alternatives to CHASING DORY?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable underwater robots to CHASING DORY include X3, Dive-LD, EXRAY, EverClean Hull Service Robot.
How does CHASING DORY compare to X3?
CHASING DORY and X3 (Blueye Robotics · 5 deployments) are both underwater robots on the DEPLOY registry. CHASING DORY has 1 verified deployment on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is CHASING DORY a top underwater?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, CHASING DORY ranks in roughly the top 69% of underwater models tracked by the registry.
What is CHASING DORY's maturity stage?
CHASING DORY is at the production stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Production stage means high-volume manufacture and commercial-scale deployments are sustained.
Is CHASING DORY safe?
CHASING DORY has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
How much does the Chasing Dory underwater drone cost?
The Chasing Dory underwater drone costs approximately $519. It is one of the cheapest underwater drones on the market, comparable in price to a mid-range aerial drone. Designed for underwater exploration and inspection.
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Methodology: Verified · 3 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-16

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-07-16

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: production

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: underwater

Sources by quality tier

3
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Unclassified source

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.

Methodology surface for CHASING DORY.

Recent coverage

CHASING DORY in third-party press

The best underwater drones and ROVs in 2026 - Digital Camera World

Sep 3, 2025

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Jul 25, 2025

The Best Underwater Drone for Incredible Footage - SLR Lounge

Aug 21, 2024