Robot model

DP3

Fully waterproof, inflatable maritime micro-UAV designed for ISR, search-and-rescue, and inspection missions in harsh saltwater environments.

Manufacturer: DIODON Drone Technology
Form factor: aerial
Maturity: production
Lifecycle: active
Deployments: 2

The verified answer

As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies DP3, a aerial by DIODON Drone Technology (production): 2 verified deployments on record. 3 sources back the record.

Overview

Fully waterproof, inflatable maritime micro-UAV designed for ISR, search-and-rescue, and inspection missions in harsh saltwater environments. The DP3 family includes the HP30 Mk2, featuring IP67-equivalent waterproofing, 3 nautical mile range, 30 minute flight time, and EO/IR payload for day-night operations. Deployed from naval platforms, small craft, and shore positions.

Verified vs. claimed

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

Water rating

IP68

Deployment environments

Form factor

aerial

Capability

float on water after landing

Specs

Water rating

IP68

Deployment environments

Data & sources

Web sources

3 sources backing this record.View all →

Pricing

No verified price is on record for DP3. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

How DEPLOY tracks pricing

Deployments (2)

DP3 at NATO exercise locations (Steadfast Dart & Heimdall)operational
DIODON deployed maritime UAV systems during NATO exercises Steadfast Dart and Heimdall, testing in cold maritime environments.
DP3 at Franceoperational
Originally developed to meet operational needs of French special forces.

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DP3 on the deployment map

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Recent activity

Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.

Record createdJun 27, 2026
Added to the verified registry
Deployment verifiedVerifiedJan 1, 2025
at NATO exercise locations (Steadfast Dart & Heimdall)
Deployment verifiedVerifiedJan 1, 2023
at France

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Safety record

No incidents on record for DP3.

Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.

Sources (3)

Common questions

What is DP3?

How much does DP3 cost?

DP3's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for DP3 from DIODON Drone Technology. 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 DP3 actually deployed in the real world?

Yes. DP3 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.

Who makes DP3?

DP3 is made by DIODON Drone Technology, based in Labege, near Toulouse, France, founded in 2017.

Where is DP3 deployed?

2 verified deployments of DP3 are on the DEPLOY registry, including at NATO exercise locations (Steadfast Dart & Heimdall), France.

Can you buy DP3?

DP3 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 DP3?

On the DEPLOY registry, comparable aerial robots to DP3 include Skydio X10, Zipline Platform 2 (P2), MQ-9 Reaper, Wing Delivery Aircraft.

How does DP3 compare to Skydio X10?

DP3 and Skydio X10 (Skydio · 20 deployments) are both aerial robots on the DEPLOY registry. DP3 has 2 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.

Is DP3 a top aerial?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, DP3 ranks in roughly the top 21% of aerial models tracked by the registry.

What is DP3's maturity stage?

DP3 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 DP3 safe?

DP3 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.

Methodology: Verified · 3 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-17

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-07-17

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: production

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: aerial

Sources by quality tier

3: unclassified; Unclassified source

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