EXRAY 4K inspection submersible
EXRAY released an underwater inspection drone capable of 4K video in tight spaces, advancing autonomy for ocean and aerospace inspection tasks that demand high‑resolution sensing in confined environments. Better sensors in tight spaces reduce the need for risky human inspections in marine and industrial settings. (x.com)
Swiss developer Hydromea commercially launched the EXRAY inspection ROV at Oceanology International in London during the March 12–14, 2024 show, positioning the vehicle for confined-space flooded-inspection markets. (hydromea.com) EXRAY pairs with Hydromea’s LUMA optical modem family, which Hydromea says delivers up to 10 Mbit/s of through‑water bandwidth and is designed to support real‑time HD video and large data flows. (hydromea.com) Hydromea and partner demonstrations have shown LUMA links operating to industry depths and long‑range deployments, and Hydromea reported a subsea‑to‑satellite wireless link trial with Equinor in March 2026 that used LUMA’s high‑bandwidth optical communications. (offshore-energy.biz; hydromea.com) The EXRAY vehicle measures 600 × 378 × 134 mm, weighs about 9 kg in air, is rated to 100 m depth, and lists endurance between 4 and 6 hours on a single battery charge. (files.hydromea.com) Its imaging suite records 4K stills and FHD video, provides a 110° horizontal field of view with 2.7–13 mm focal length and roughly 2.5–3× optical zoom, and ships with 32 GB internal storage (expandable via microSD). (files.hydromea.com) EXRAY’s mobility uses rim‑driven hubless thrusters for full 6‑DOF control, adjustable lights up to 4,800 lumens, and onboard automation modes including auto‑depth, auto‑pitch and station‑hold (optional DVL); a wireless “FLYOUT” dock converts the system to zero‑latency wireless operation for untethered missions. (files.hydromea.com; hydromea.com) Hydromea secured industry certification steps for EXRAY use in commercial inspection workflows when its EXRAY system received DNV class approval for Visual Remote Inspection Technology (RIT) through partner Air Control Entech, clearing a path for certified flooded‑space inspections on offshore platforms. (oceansciencetechnology.com)
