The DeepWater Exploration exploreHD is a 400-meter depth-rated USB camera that easily connects to your BlueROV2, BlueBoat, or other vehicle to provide an additional live video stream.

It plugs directly into the onboard Raspberry Pi where BlueOS automatically handles camera detection and stream setup. Even if you’re not using BlueOS, this camera is UVC compliant, making it plug-and-play with most host devices.

The camera uses a 1/2.9″ Sony Exmor CMOS sensor for high-quality images and low-light sensitivity. Onboard compression supports H.264, MJPEG, and YUY2 formats without major quality loss or latency. Built-in image processing delivers clear underwater visuals with reliable white balance and color accuracy.

Mount Anywhere, See Everywhere

The exploreHD is ultra compact and can be mounted just about anywhere on a vehicle. Use multiple cameras to get views from any angle—mount one on the bottom of a BlueBoat to observe the seafloor during surveys, keep an eye on your tether with a rear facing camera on your BlueROV2, or use side and top angles for better situational awareness. Streams can be viewed directly in QGroundControl or Cockpit, with support for picture-in-picture in Cockpit to monitor multiple feeds at once.

The camera has a 1-meter cable and preinstalled WetLink Penetrator so it’s ready to connect to either the BlueROV2 or BlueBoat out of the box. It’s enclosed in its own aluminum 6061 housing that is waterproof and rated to 400 meters depth. The included mounting bracket allows the camera to be adjusted to any angle. Hardware to mount the bracket to the vehicle is not included but check out the installation guides for mounting tips and suggestions!

Specifications

Parameter Value
Sensor
Image Sensor 1/2.9” Sony Exmor™ CMOS
Sensor Color RGB
Sensor Type Rolling shutter
Max Resolution 1920x1080
Max Framerate 30fps with H.264/MJPEG
Color Channels 3
Bits Per Channel 8 bits
Compression Formats H.264, MJPEG, YUY2
Lens
Type Fisheye
Focal Length 2.65mm
Lens Aperture f/1.9
Minimum Focus Distance 20–30cm
Horizontal FOV (In Air) 138°
Vertical FOV (In Air) 70°
Diagonal FOV (In Air) 168°
Horizontal FOV (In Water) ~82°
Electrical
Operating Voltage 5V
Operating Current MJPEG: 180 mA
H.264: 250 mA
Maximum Current MJPEG: 200 mA
H.264: 260 mA
Operating Wattage MJPEG: 0.9 W
H.264: 1.2 W
Minimum Wattage 0.004 W
Maximum Wattage MJPEG: 1 W
H.264: 1.3 W
Cable
Cable Length 1 m external
250 mm internal
WetLink Penetrator Size
Device M06-4.5MM-LC
Cable End M10-4.5MM-LC
Physical
Depth Rating 400 m
Overall Outer Diameter 39 mm
Wetted Materials Aluminum 6061-T6, anodized
Aluminum 7075-T6, anodized
Glass
Polyurethane
Buna-N rubber
Molykote 111 compound
In Air Weight (no nut/bracket) 84 g
In Water Weight (no nut/bracket) 44 g


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DeepWater Exploration exploreHD USB Camera BlueRobotics
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DeepWater Exploration exploreHD USB Camera

$499.00
Keep an eye on what’s going on behind, above, or below your vehicle with the DWE exploreHD camera. This USB camera adds an extra live view to your BlueROV2, BlueBoat, or other vehicle with simple plug-and-play installation. It delivers 1080p video with onboard processing for clear underwater visibility, accurate color, and automatic white balance. A preinstalled WetLink Penetrator and USB connector make installation easy. Depth-rated to 400 meters and includes an adjustable bracket for mounting at various angles and locations. Vehicle mounting hardware not included!
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    The DeepWater Exploration exploreHD is a 400-meter depth-rated USB camera that easily connects to your BlueROV2, BlueBoat, or other vehicle to provide an additional live video stream.

    It plugs directly into the onboard Raspberry Pi where BlueOS automatically handles camera detection and stream setup. Even if you’re not using BlueOS, this camera is UVC compliant, making it plug-and-play with most host devices.

    The camera uses a 1/2.9″ Sony Exmor CMOS sensor for high-quality images and low-light sensitivity. Onboard compression supports H.264, MJPEG, and YUY2 formats without major quality loss or latency. Built-in image processing delivers clear underwater visuals with reliable white balance and color accuracy.

    Mount Anywhere, See Everywhere

    The exploreHD is ultra compact and can be mounted just about anywhere on a vehicle. Use multiple cameras to get views from any angle—mount one on the bottom of a BlueBoat to observe the seafloor during surveys, keep an eye on your tether with a rear facing camera on your BlueROV2, or use side and top angles for better situational awareness. Streams can be viewed directly in QGroundControl or Cockpit, with support for picture-in-picture in Cockpit to monitor multiple feeds at once.

    The camera has a 1-meter cable and preinstalled WetLink Penetrator so it’s ready to connect to either the BlueROV2 or BlueBoat out of the box. It’s enclosed in its own aluminum 6061 housing that is waterproof and rated to 400 meters depth. The included mounting bracket allows the camera to be adjusted to any angle. Hardware to mount the bracket to the vehicle is not included but check out the installation guides for mounting tips and suggestions!

    Specifications

    Parameter Value
    Sensor
    Image Sensor 1/2.9” Sony Exmor™ CMOS
    Sensor Color RGB
    Sensor Type Rolling shutter
    Max Resolution 1920x1080
    Max Framerate 30fps with H.264/MJPEG
    Color Channels 3
    Bits Per Channel 8 bits
    Compression Formats H.264, MJPEG, YUY2
    Lens
    Type Fisheye
    Focal Length 2.65mm
    Lens Aperture f/1.9
    Minimum Focus Distance 20–30cm
    Horizontal FOV (In Air) 138°
    Vertical FOV (In Air) 70°
    Diagonal FOV (In Air) 168°
    Horizontal FOV (In Water) ~82°
    Electrical
    Operating Voltage 5V
    Operating Current MJPEG: 180 mA
    H.264: 250 mA
    Maximum Current MJPEG: 200 mA
    H.264: 260 mA
    Operating Wattage MJPEG: 0.9 W
    H.264: 1.2 W
    Minimum Wattage 0.004 W
    Maximum Wattage MJPEG: 1 W
    H.264: 1.3 W
    Cable
    Cable Length 1 m external
    250 mm internal
    WetLink Penetrator Size
    Device M06-4.5MM-LC
    Cable End M10-4.5MM-LC
    Physical
    Depth Rating 400 m
    Overall Outer Diameter 39 mm
    Wetted Materials Aluminum 6061-T6, anodized
    Aluminum 7075-T6, anodized
    Glass
    Polyurethane
    Buna-N rubber
    Molykote 111 compound
    In Air Weight (no nut/bracket) 84 g
    In Water Weight (no nut/bracket) 44 g


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