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PROMETEY underwater drones

Professional inspection underwater drone - buy from the manufacturer

PROMETEY are Russian-built remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) for inspecting quays, hydraulic structures, bridge piers and ship hulls. Rated to 300 m, launched by one operator, with defect video analytics and a 24-month warranty.

PROMETEY underwater drone models

Mini / inspection class

PROMETEY-M

Mini-class system for professional inspection of underwater objects

300 m
working depth
21 kg
vehicle weight
5 min
deployment
8 h
endurance
Price: on requestSpecifications
Light class

PROMETEY-L

Light-class system for surveys and light underwater work

300 m
working depth
46 kg
vehicle weight
20 min
deployment
24 h
endurance
Price: on requestSpecifications

Not sure which model? Compare PROMETEY-M and PROMETEY-L or the kit configurator.

Why a professional ROV, not a consumer underwater drone

A consumer drone is fine for filming. Inspecting structures needs a vehicle that holds station in a current, works a full shift and produces results you can attach to a report.

Works in currents

Holds depth, heading and stand-off in currents up to 2 knots; machine-vision navigation works in murky water too.

Defect video analytics

You get a time-coded list of findings, not eight hours of video.

24-month warranty

Twice the industry standard.

Service and parts in Russia

Repairs and spare parts with no customs or overseas wait.

Operator training

Programme, simulator and training certificates.

Procurement documents

A quote with specifications and register data for public tenders.

How to buy a PROMETEY underwater drone

  1. 1Request or call: tell us about the site and the task
  2. 2A quote with specifications and configuration
  3. 3A demo online, at our base or on your site
  4. 4Contract and delivery of a ready-to-work kit
  5. 5Operator training and a 24-month warranty

Procedure for public and commercial customers, registers and lead times - how to buy an ROV.

Underwater drone buying FAQ

Are an underwater drone and an underwater vehicle the same thing?

Yes. The professional term is ROV, remotely operated vehicle. "Underwater drone" is the everyday name for the same thing. PROMETEY is controlled from the surface over a tether, with no diver in the water.

How much does a PROMETEY underwater drone cost?

The price depends on the model and configuration: tether length, payload (sonar, manipulator, navigation) and operator training. We send a quote with specifications and register data that can be attached to tender documentation. You can also build a kit in the online configurator.

How deep can the vehicle dive?

Both PROMETEY-M and PROMETEY-L are rated to 300 m. The neutrally buoyant tether is supplied at 150 m, up to 300 m on request.

How many people are needed to operate it?

PROMETEY-M is deployed by a single operator in 5 minutes, with no crane, launch crew or prepared site. The system fits in a car trunk.

How is a professional ROV different from a consumer underwater drone?

A consumer drone shoots video. An inspection ROV holds depth, heading and stand-off distance in currents up to 2 knots, works up to 8 hours, detects defects on the recording and outputs a time-coded list of findings. It comes with procurement documents, a 24-month warranty, operator training and spare parts in Russia.

Can it be purchased under Russian public procurement law?

Yes. The How to buy page describes the procedure for public and commercial customers, the registers and procurement documents.

Can I order an inspection instead of buying a vehicle?

Yes. We carry out the underwater inspection with our own vehicle and operators, as a one-off job or by subscription.

Is there an alternative to Chasing, FIFISH, Deep Trekker or VideoRay?

Yes, the PROMETEY range covers the same tasks with manufacturing, service and spare parts stock in Russia. See the detailed comparison on the Russian alternatives page.

Looking to replace an imported vehicle? Russian alternatives to Chasing, FIFISH, Deep Trekker, VideoRay.

Get a price for a PROMETEY underwater drone

We send a quote with specifications, configuration and register data, ready for tender documentation.