Chasing Gladius Mini ROV Sea Trials

[@Kowalski301]

Just one advice when it comes to this drone. When used in saltwater, always put it in a tub with freshwater and run the thrusters for a few minutes to drive all the salt out from the bearings. If you just wash it off with a hose like the manual says, the thrusters will still be filled with saltwater, and they will eventually seize up.

[@DangarMarine]

Good idea about running it in a fresh water tub. Good thinking.

[@lancer2204]

@@Nighthawk20000 Saltwater pool

[@mcpheonixx]

That is awesome!!! Thinking about all the applications for something like that. Would be great for doing visual hull inspections, seeing what's tangled in your prop and shaft. Dive boats could use one for keeping an eye on group dives. Handy little devices!

[@jerryjames9551]

All great ideas!!

[@DangarMarine]

Definitely lots of uses it could be put too for sure. I'll be keeping an eye on my anodes!

[@ilsando3550]

i work on oil rigs and always like to hang out in the ROV shack and watch them flying, testing and repairing. Now I can play with my own!. Great video as always

[@DangarMarine]

Working oil rigs must have some super interesting moments.

[@greg0063]

I love that the start up tone is like an aero model (plane/quadcopter/drone) electronic speed controller.

[@adzythepwcblokeinaustralia5467]

The WW2 aircraft dumps off the coast would be really interesting.

[@DangarMarine]

There is so much cool stuff around to explore in the Pacific and much of it isn't that deep either.

[@JuzzyQld]

@@DangarMarine I guess depth is it's main (if only) limitation due to well... depth and available light in deep water

[@alansailing1387]

Japanese mini subs

[@100Ronster]

As a viewer I want to say thank you to Chasing for the ROV.

[@stephenlucas3607]

I will watch underwater drone camera stuff all day and all night. Thanks stu

[@jamesmitchell5374]

I can hardly wait for you to finish up the boat and start on your new endeavor. Thanks for taking us with you.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, me either!

[@dave8218]

Excellent maiden voyage for the Gladius!

[@Max-re5vg]

Ace video Stu.......as always.....humble.....entertaining....and chock full of facts........just forwarded the link to millions....possibly trillions of fellow fishermen/engineers/yachties/Dronies/others with RC hobbies.....thanks for a really thoughtful review of this cutting edge technology.......Respect from a Steel Yacht owner....Engineering teacher......freezing in Melbourne town

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, I appreciate you sharing the link. :)

[@nosands]

Wow, very impressive. I don't need one at all but after watching that - I want one...

[@volvogt21]

Buccaneer Stu. In search of Spanish Doubloons! Ok I'm now officially jealous of your lifestyle. You've earned it. Well done.

[@DangarMarine]

In search of Spanish Doubloons but likely to find empty beer bottles. ;)

[@lloydprunier4415]

The Gladius will be great for hull and propeller inspections!

[@DangarMarine]

For sure, definitely for anodes.

[@zetacon4]

This video of that underwater drone is going to stir up a lot of sales for that unit. I want one now so badly!! This marine test was spectacular. I could totally run down the batteries before I even realized it watching those beauties down there. Diving "dry" is a wonderful idea. I'm glad you will be featuring this drone in many videos coming up. Wish I could meet at one of your appointed group meetings here in the US. Please record or live stream when you can. I can't wait!

[@DangarMarine]

I was really impressed with both the stability in the ocean and the clarity of the video feed. I'm really looking forward to sending it on it's first real mission!

[@johnduffy7502]

What an incredibly brilliant piece of kit! Wish these had been around when I was diving... Great video too!

[@geo-s-8530]

Great piece of kit that Stu. Being able to inspect hulls without getting wet is going to be an earner

[@TR4zest]

Stu, that is some of the coolest shit ever. You have gone from fixing outdated outboards to bleeding edge technology. Fair fucking play mate. Well done.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Brian!

[@rusticthumper5500]

I remember catching a lot of Leather Jacket right near where you were testing out at Lion Island. It looks like a awesome aid to helping locate fish to catch.

[@bencoleman1893]

Looks like that is going to be a great tool for the underwater searching for sure!

[@JeffinLowerAlabama]

Wow the Gadius mini looks like a great tool for boat inspections in low currents, reasonable price too. Looking forward to more Stuventures, Jeff in LA USA

[@ianwebb1902]

I thought at first,,,,Big Boys Toys,,,, But then I understood why,,,with the diving and all. As always,,,really enjoyed that!

[@tmuranga]

You need to visit Whidbey Island, WA

[@DangarMarine]

Would love to get all around the US coast one day!

[@davidanderton2437]

Been waiting all week! You the man Stu

[@andrewiannello6548]

That's impressive, easy to control, the pictures are crisp

[@dinacaldwell7522]

Oh my goodness! When you start exploring with that I will literally be standing by awaiting every video. So exciting.

[@DangarMarine]

I can't wait to get into this phase of the project in earnest. It's going to be quite the adventure!

[@harrygreene8669]

This is something I wanted to do once we move to North Carolina coast. Love it

[@StonyRC]

Stu that is bloody outstanding footage from the ROV. What a cool toy AND incredibly useful tool for someone in your industry.

[@DangarMarine]

The camera is amazingly clear for sure. I can't wait to put it to real use rather than just a test.

[@scottmaschino1927]

Definitely worth a spot on the cool tools list. I could see my luck though. I'd take it down on a dive wreck to play / practice, and while flying it along, and my first clue to the resident giant grouper would be seeing a huge mouth close around the rov. Right before my tether started zipping out. Lol.

[@DangarMarine]

But you'd make the cost back with your viral KZbin video. ;)

[@adventure002006]

Absolutely fantastic quality video. I can see a lot of work with that ROV around Marina's looking for dropped keys and wallets. Also quick inspections of hulls after contact with debris or bottom.

[@DangarMarine]

For sure, it's definitely going to get a workout looking for things!

[@krissfemmpaws1029]

That is just neat, it used to be the rovs were big clunky and hundreds of thousands of dollars now there within the reach of most people. Thanks Stu that was that was really interesting. I learned to dive in 1975 when the Atpack was brand new, and drysuits were for the commercial diver. How times have changed.

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, it wasn't that long ago you would spend $20,000 any any vaguely useful ROV and it would be huge too. This is much more practical for the average person.

[@lgallant]

Incredible view/recording and stabilization quality! I know you had to be pleasantly surprised!

[@jonoedwards4195]

Wow, so many spots I could probe. Awesome Tool, great review DM. I bet Your quietly, whistling, singing Sinatra, "It's up to You, New Yoik, New Yoik?"

[@DangarMarine]

I can't perfect the accent quite that well though. ;)

[@angelroman7631]

Awesome! I'll check that out my self. I like it.

[@raeanker3078]

Thanks for the great reporting submariner Stu ,that little magical device is a astonishing bit of kit ,when you think ten fifteen years ago Bob Ballard would have given his first born and his wooden testicle to have that technology ,it's truly amazing the quality of it for the price ,I will be madly saving my shackles and recycling beer bottles as fast as I can drink them ,thanks for taking us on your journey.

[@DangarMarine]

It is amazing how far the technology has come. We've been seeing it a lot in aerial drones for years but it is less well known that things have been progressing at the same rate below the waves as well.

[@mallow173]

man! that is some cool stuff! Dangar Remote Underwater Nautical Knowledge Testing and Navigation Kindergarten !! LOVE IT! beautiful scenery under the sea i must add. That gizmo will come in handy for your future plans, not to mention inspection of a hull while at sea! This is gonna be cool and fun! Thanks for sharing

[@Ken-fisho]

What a great little toy might need to get one to film Snapper or any fish taking my baits how cool is that

[@centermid7mb]

I'm impressed! Educational as well as I have no idea as to how all of this stuff works. Chasing Innovation has done a nice job and good on them for providing this to ya.

[@togle184]

That is a cool rov. I really like the feature that it handles, automatically, the vertical and lateral stability when submerged. It seems to have only a short learning curve which makes it more enjoyable for a novice to explore the underwater terrain.

[@michaelmooney3369]

wow you should see the ROVs 4K on my 60 inch 4K TV. incredible.

[@MrLargePig]

A cool little piece of kit! Sort of wish the tether had a stronger cable in it, in case you have to retrieve it from under something, but I suppose the weight would be a problem. It's going to be fun to play with, though, I can see that. Might save a bit of air, too.

[@albazar]

brilliant bit of kit and great video.cheers.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Alan!

[@scharftalicous]

You know how to nail an unboxing video. Looks like hours of entertainment!

[@derekwilkinson7939]

What an awesome bit of kit.

[@willlowbridge350]

Great kit Stu, I bet you will be upgrading soon to their Mariana Trench extension cable set! Ha. Great content thank you. Cheers from the UK.

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, I was looking at some of those deeper parts of the ocean and they are a smidge over 100m deep. I was surprised. ;)

[@dangolden7200]

Now I get what you were referring to last night in Pasadena. I guess I missed this vid. Great to have met you mate. Hope to see you one day on Dangar island.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Dan, great to meet you too. You are always welcome on the island. :)

[@Dan_C604]

Wow, that was really neat. Now... I want a Gladius mini for myself! Great video Stu!

[@Bluefork]

That is a very impressive bit of kit, any boat owner could find a use for, I definitely could.

[@DangarMarine]

I definitely think they are a handy bit of kit for the owner of a boat that is too large to take out of the water easily.

[@Mattski_83]

I've also got a Tablet that is just gathering dust. I'm in QLD, it's an Android with a Sim card tray and GPS. It's yours if you want it.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, that's very kind of you. I'll let you know how I get one. Really appreciate the offer! :)

[@ionracer24]

If ol stu doesnt take it, i will!

[@COYOTE5053]

Would love to have one of those for my pontoon on Savannah river & Thermond Lake.

[@jbe2k]

look forward to these videos all week thanks for the hard work

[@DangarMarine]

You're welcome mate. :)

[@cjk403]

Looking forward to the NYC deets. Travel safe Stu!

[@DangarMarine]

Will keep you all posted!

[@vburke1]

Great tool for inspecting the hull.

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, will be great for keeping an eye on the anodes.

[@imo8628]

Wow Stu, what a great bit of kit, it would have come in very handy 40 years ago when I was doing a lot of diving myself, lol, thanks for another great video buddy. Cheers

[@DangarMarine]

Diving must have been quite the adventure in the 60s. :)

[@imo8628]

@@DangarMarine well 70s & 80s, lol great times !

[@cornflake73]

what a great under water drone system. That will be fun to use for sure.

[@grumpyg9350]

Brilliant 👍. Hope to see you soon

[@wayne1959]

nice bit of kit Stew..It would be great for hull inspections

[@DangarMarine]

I'm certainly going to use it to keep an eye on my anodes.

[@wayne1959]

@@DangarMarine the capitalist in me sees a gig in the marinas doing yachty hull inspections..Especially in the winter down that way..

[@adammcgeorge3538]

Cool new toy Stu...very jealous!

[@gavindyett7883]

Great little drone. excellent video

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, glad you liked it. :)

[@robking2010]

Nice bit of equipment there mate. It looks like a lot of fun times ahead. Best dry suit money can buy lol. I can’t wait for the first salvage vid

[@ckm-mkc]

Pretty cool I never knew these even existed, will definitely recommend Gladius to people I know. Thanks for showcasing this.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, it was a pretty cool bit of kit to play with.

[@Stoutguy]

That rover is brilliant! I had no idea is was going to be that good. Be handy for fishing!

[@DangarMarine]

I was happily surprised too.

[@yel5178]

That is like the coolest thing ever!

[@jamesharmon5963]

That ROV is very cool. Thanks for sharing.

[@DangarMarine]

You're welcome James. :)

[@jb9090]

That thing is great. The tether might be a challenge to keep from getting caught on things and spooled nicely but sure looks fun. You could check if your anchor is set with it. You definitely need a tablet but be sure it doesn’t go overboard!

[@DangarMarine]

I would be good for checking you anchor.

[@BorkenGarage]

You can't complain about the ROV, I can tell you're going to have some fun with this!!

[@petergrove5132]

Going to be a great addition to your future videos.

[@daleyurk4369]

What a great video! I love that thing.

[@Chicaneinokc]

Wow, your water is much clearer than it appears in your previous videos.

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, that is because we headed out towards the ocean away from the river water.

[@daynecowan]

Very James Bond! :) bloody brilliant, I want one!

[@DangarMarine]

It should only really be operated in a dinner suit. ;)

[@dbayboyds409]

Love the picture in picture

[@theteadrinker-143]

What a great piece of kit ! Want one .

[@navigator902]

How much fun can you have.....Sorry I'll miss you mate..... I'll be at sea.....

[@MsJon52]

Excellent, you are going to thoroughly enjoy using this SUV, looking forward to seeing those vids. after all your hard work it will be good to see you getting a buzz from what your doing, all the best.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, I'm really looking forward to getting into using the boat once it is back in the water. :)

[@miguelfatman6066]

Now that's a great little tool to have stu 👍

[@trevorhall9524]

Wow, nice piece of kit

[@thetimtorresin]

Dangar Remote Underwater Nautical Knowledge Testing And Navigation Kindergarten, haha how long did it take to come up with that? Great work as always, thanks for sharing your experience with us, and looking forward to the next video.

[@flick22601]

@Tim - You stole my comment. I was LMFAO when he said it. Had to pause the video.

[@DangarMarine]

Sometimes I just can't sleep at night. ;)

[@ladydi4runner]

flick22601 Same here! Burst out laughing 😂 Such nautical creativity. Just love it. 🤩

[@webbtrekker534]

Love it!

[@Rob-fy9iw]

Also the acronym is excellent

[@jesteronetime]

Wonder if you could attache a barnical scraper to it..Stu could have a Cooper's while doing a video on the importance of Hull cleaning

[@DangarMarine]

Worth a shot!

[@PerrynBecky]

I can't wait until you get your trawler in the water and start doing underwater videos. I love that sort of thing. I think your videos are definitely going to take a quantum leap forward for you. Both thumbs up!

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Perry, I can't wait to get the adventures started either. :)

[@anttiroppola4414]

Im genuinely impressed! More than a toy!

[@kwbarnes1]

Might I suggest that your next ROV practice session be an inspection of your mooring. It would give you practice using the ROV to accomplish a task (other than sightseeing). Besides you should be using the mooring again pretty soon, and it would be nice to know its condition beforehand.

[@DangarMarine]

I was thinking the same thing. It's band new, but it would be good to see how it was configured.

[@1701_FyldeFlyer]

Cool! I could do with one of those in my bath to find the soap!

[@alexjinks6172]

Looking a bit chirpier this week ...Great to see !

[@uglyduckling81]

If your going to New York do your meetup at McSauleys. Oldest bar in the state. Its awesome.

[@DangarMarine]

Looks cool and not too far from our hotel either.

[@uglyduckling81]

Dangar Marine when I was there 10years ago they claimed the floor had never been swept, just more sawdust thrown down. It also still had the chicken bones hanging around from all the WW1 vets that never returned to collect. It was the best thing in NYC and I went there each afternoon and night whilst I was there because it was such a great atmosphere. Only 2 beers available, their own brew. A dark and light. 2 beers for $5. Only other thing on the menu was coke.

[@doktorjonsson3860]

Looks absolutely amazeballs!

[@harpomarx7777]

Next time, unreel the control cable and remove all the twist from it .. to prevent it from looping like it did .. and then attach it to the ROV. ALSO, use some saltwater grease on that O-ring to help preserve it and maintain that watertight seal. Nice little toy, that! Well done!

[@stevegrim]

That is a seriously cool little machine.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, I think it's going to be super useful for our on water adventures once the trawler is launched.

[@MaxLYoungblood]

This would be great to check anchors holding in deep,cold or dirty/nasty water.

[@BuzzardR32]

Pretty cool little thing.

[@rgj5832]

We had a video ray ROV and seabotics ROV assigned to the homeland security unit down in Mobile Alabama they both worked pretty well, some times in deep ocean water the larger units are nice as strong currents do cause issues. That small units looks nice though good luck!

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, there is no doubt that for true ocean work you would need a larger ROV, but I am impressed with what they have managed squeezed into a small package.

[@rgj5832]

Dangar Marine I certainly agree I was impressed by it for sure! Have a good time over here in the states when you come. It’s very hot on the gulf coast of Alabama right now!!! It shouldn’t be to bad the places you will be however.

[@TheNeverendingProjectsList]

Great video. At first I though it was weird that the ROV doesn't have a tilt camera instead of tilting the entire Rov but was then amazed to see it still holds depth while moving forward and reverse while in the tilt. I'm very impressed with the features of this Rov and it seems to be a respectable price point. I like the size of it too... I might just have to look into getting one of these.

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, tilting the whole unit keeps the design quite simple and robust. Less moving hards to fail, leak or get sand in them and jam up.

[@gregorythomas333]

That is a fantastic drone...love the auto-hover mode! Dangar Remote Underwater Nautical Knowledge Testing And Navigation Kindergarten :)

[@TheRealMrCods]

How bloody cool is that thing 👍👍👍

[@waketheoblivious]

The Sailing Soulianis incurred quite an expense to lift their sailboat from the water to determine a simple problem this Gladius could have identified at a fraction of the cost. Seems like the potential for this device is endless

[@peterg.8245]

waketheoblivious I’m waiting for Gone with the Wynn’s to get one, they love their aerial drone

[@DangarMarine]

I definitely think it will be a good thing to keep on board at all times. If you can't pull your boat out on a trailer easily it will be great for inspecting props, anodes, leaks etc.

[@bbjca737]

Great for checking the set of your anchor before you go looking for treasure.

[@youdotoo3]

If you ever get a chance to go to North Carolina there are plenty of ship wrecks.

[@markolav7017]

haha love the DRUNKTANK mate...what a cool device,. Will be great for what you are planning to do with Renko :) The yellow submarine may be quite apt

[@Ramshackle6984]

You probably already know, but I'll mention it anyway just in case; different lens filters for different water types makes a huge difference in underwater video/image quality. The biggest one being a red lens filter to add the red light wavelength back to the image that the water doesn't allow through. I learned this diving with my GoPro. I highly recommend looking into it, it's a simple thing that makes worlds of difference. Very cool ROV! I'm excited to see what you find with your new boat and toys!

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, lens filters can make a huge difference. I've experimented with them when doing astronomy, but not underwater yet. I'll see what's available.

[@philcarkagis2351]

Stu, disappointed not to see a celebratory Coopers at the end of the maiden dive. A perfect morning for it though on Broken Bay.

[@DangarMarine]

It was purely my failure to film it. ;)

[@webbtrekker534]

Looks like a pretty slick unit over all. I was thinking that I'd be liking to learn how to drive search tracks with it so it wouldn't be just a random look around. Too bad you won't be in the Seattle area this time to the US.

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, finding a good way to search a set pattern will be an interesting challenge.

[@pgprentice]

Wow the ROV works great! Bugger that you didn't find Nemo or that sunken galleon. Looking forward to seeing what you do find in future adventures.

[@DangarMarine]

I was expecting to find both. ;)