Blueye X3
The Blueye X3 is a compact, tethered remotely operated vehicle (ROV) manufactured by Blueye Robotics and launched in 2021, weighing 8.6–9 kg with a rated depth of 305 m. Designed for single-operator teleoperation, it serves aquaculture, defense, marine research, and underwater inspection applications, with deployments by the Norwegian Coast Guard and Netherlands Royal Navy.
Overview and Use Cases
The Blueye X3 is a compact remotely operated vehicle designed for subsea inspection, survey, and research tasks. It is operated via teleoperation, requiring a human pilot to control the vehicle through a tethered connection and software interface. The system is suited for single-operator deployment across multiple sectors including aquaculture monitoring, defense applications, marine research, and underwater infrastructure inspection. Documented deployments include use by the Norwegian Coast Guard and the Netherlands Royal Navy.
Key Capabilities
- Teleoperated control: Pilot-driven operation via tethered controller and app interface
- Modular payload capacity: Compatible with sonars, grippers, lights, Doppler velocity logs (DVL), multi-beam sonar, positioning systems, and manipulators
- Variant models: Standard X3 configuration; X3 Ultra variant adds onboard AI and improved positioning capabilities
- Tethered operation: Wired connection to surface control unit
Specifications
- Weight: 8.6–9 kg
- Maximum depth rating: 305 m (1,000 ft)
- Maximum speed: 1.5 m/s (4.9 ft/s)
- Battery options:
- Standard: 6,500 mAh / 96.2 Wh, runtime approximately 2 hours
- High-capacity: 14,750 mAh / 212.4 Wh, runtime approximately 5 hours
- Power: Rechargeable battery system with interchangeable configurations
- Control interface: Tethered controller with software application
Manufacturer
The Blueye X3 is manufactured by Blueye Robotics, a Norwegian company. The product was launched in 2021.
Pricing
Retail pricing varies by configuration and reseller, ranging from approximately $19,000 to $30,788. A recommended professional kit configuration is priced at $30,788 excluding VAT.
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