Navatics MITO, Underwater Drone For All, Set To Ship March 2019

Remotely operated underwater drone brings 4K recording and 1080p live streaming to consumers and professionals with advanced stabilization technology

Published: Thursday, January 17, 2019

Navatics, experts in underwater robotics, today announced that shipping of Navatics MITO, a remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) equipped with advanced active stabilization technology that provides new levels of underwater video steadiness in an affordable, 7.6 lbs. underwater drone, will start shipping in March 2019. Available for pre-order now for an early price of $1,499, Navatics MITO offers aquatic videography for all. As the market for underwater drones is growing rapidly, Navatics MITO provides a professional-quality and easy-to-pilot underwater drone to videographers, divers, hobbyists, fishers, adventurers and conservationists for both personal and professional uses. After a successful crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter in 2018, the Navatics team has tested and perfected Navatics MITO’s technology and is set to ship units to campaign contributors and pre-order backers at the end of Q1 of this year. You can see Navatics MITO in action and examples of its footage here .

“After we received so much support through our crowdfunding and pre-sale campaigns, we’ve been dedicated to finalizing Navatics MITO and getting it in the hands of explorers, photographers, videographers, and enthusiasts as soon as possible,” said Andreas Widy, CEO of Navatics. “We are extremely proud of the final product created and guarantee that the underwater drone will wow users with its ability to maneuver with maximum stability to capture and stream high-quality video without limitation.”

An underwater Look at Navatics MITO The perfect companion for any underwater exploration, Navatics MITO is designed to fit airline specifications for carry-on luggage for easy transport, while also being highly maneuverable in any corner of the ocean. Navatics MITO is attached to a floating tether to transmit controls precisely and accurately to the drone deep underwater, where normal wireless controller signals can’t reach. The underwater drone boasts capabilities to capture 4K video at 30 fps and can be used to explore depths of up to 130 ft.

Leveraging Navactics’ advanced active stabilization algorithm, Navatics MITO stands out with its ability to “hover” and keep its orientation even in complex underwater currents for up to four hours. Its unprecedented, patented four thrusters make it highly stable and maneuverable vertically underwater, capturing clear footage without any distortion. It is also the first consumer-grade ROV with an adjustable tilt lock, which gives great flexibility to its camera angle and movement. It can tilt up and down to 45-degree angles while maintaining its depth, heading and orientation at speeds of up to two meters per second (around 3.8 knots). Two 1000 lumen LED lights also give excellent vision and illumination underwater, providing better colors on video and images.

Navatics MITO is piloted by a remote controller which also has a grip for a smartphone. Through the accompanying mobile app available for both iOS and Android, users have the flexibility to stream video up to 500 meters (1,640 ft.) away at 1080p resolution. In addition, the app has built-in tools for color correction and the ability to share images and video directly to social media. With Navatics MITO, both professional videographers and novices can capture and share beautiful content in moments.

Technical Specs

The full specifications of Navatics MITO include:

Components: Navatics MITO, a tether floatation, and a remote controller
Stability: Advanced four-axis active stabilization algorithm
Weight: 3.45 kg / 7.6 lbs. (including battery)
Dimensions: 400mm * 300mm * 135mm / 16” x 12” x 5”
Mobility: Four-thruster design and tilt-lock function from -45 degree to 45 degree gives flexibility to its camera angle and movement
Recording / Images: 4K video recording up to 30 fps and 12 MP still images
Video Transmission: 1080 HD at 30 fps live video within 500 m / 1640 ft.
Storage: 64GB Micro SD card
Depth: Maximum 40 m / 135 ft.
Tether Length: 50 m / 165 ft.
Tether floatation: 4-hours runtime, equipped with a solar panel to extend the duration of usage
Speed: Up to 2 meters per second / 3.8 knots
Operating Temperature: -5°C to 40°C
Interchangeable batteries: 80Wh, providing a minimum 2-hour runtime
Lighting: 2 1000 lumen LED lights
App: Available for both iOS and Android
Color Correction: Integrated into the smartphone app for easy correction
Social Sharing: Share directly to Instagram, Facebook, and WeChat
Adaptive Payload: Able to carry payload up to 500g underwater

Pricing & Availability

Navatics MITO will be showcased at CES in Las Vegas from January 8-11, 2019 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Hall 2, Booth #25829.

Navatics MITO is available for presale for an early price of $1,499, which includes the drone with a 4K camera, one battery, a remote controller that attaches to a smartphone, and a 50-meter (165 ft.) tether. It will begin shipping in March 2019. For more information visit: www.navatics.com.

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