Underwater Robot Challenges Cameron's $300 Million Custom Underwater Filming Equipment

2022 12/21

Avatar: The Way of Water has grossed $440 million worldwide in four days since its release, a testament to the popularity of this blockbuster that audiences have been waiting 13 years for. The sequel follows protagonist Jake and Neytiri’s family as they fight tooth and nail to protect each other and survive, seeking refuge with the reef clan on the coastal regions of Pandora. Members of the reef clan are natural divers, and the film showcases the azure waters of Pandora, the rugged deep-sea secret realms, and the imaginative marine life of Pandora.

As a top visionary in film technology, director James Cameron drives revolutionary progress in the film industry every time. To shoot The Way of Water this time, the crew built a water tank capable of holding 900,000 gallons of seawater to capture the direction of different water currents. For some live-action shots, Cameron customized underwater filming equipment, hired professional coaches to train actors in scuba diving, and even pioneered the new field of underwater motion capture.

After all, we are not members of the "reef clan" and cannot personally wander in the beautiful ocean, but CHASING underwater robots can be your eyes, taking you to "soar through the sky and dive into the sea" and making underwater exploration simpler!

The International Institute of Astronautical Sciences (IIAS) in the United States used CHASING M2 Pro and M2 to observe the overall safety of underwater research missions in a simulated vacuum environment underwater. The CHASING M2 is equipped with a Sony ultra-high-definition lens, features EIS video anti-shake, and supports 12-megapixel photos. Test directors and ground support use the enhanced situational awareness provided by the CHASING M2 to observe astronauts.

If IIAS only simulated "going to space", the CHASING M2 Pro has actually "dived into the sea" to "witness the birth"! In China's first live broadcast of wild coral spawning, over 3 million netizens watched as thousands of eggs burst out of coral colonies one after another, like flying snow dotting the seabed.

The underwater environment is complex and ever-changing. The CHASING M2 Pro is equipped with 8 vector layout thrusters, enabling 360-degree omnidirectional movement, with a maximum diving depth of 150 meters and a horizontal operating range of 400 meters. To solve the problem of light being unable to penetrate at certain depths, the CHASING M2 Pro is equipped with a 4000-lumen LED fill light to clearly capture every detail of coral colonies.

On June 29, 2022, Netflix released its annual recommended documentary: Pirate Treasure of Adak Island. In the documentary, the CHASING M2 Pro transformed into an underwater Sherlock Holmes, not missing any clues underwater, laying the foundation for the team's successful treasure hunt. Brian Wade, technical director of the treasure hunt team and a loyal user of CHASING's M2 series, immediately decided to bring the CHASING M2 Pro to conduct a large-area scan of the seabed around the island upon learning of the treasure hunt. In addition to the built-in 4K lens of the CHASING M2 Pro, Brian also added a GoPro to record clear real-time underwater footage from multiple angles.

At this point, you may wonder if the CHASING series is only used in such high-end and professional industries? Actually, no. The CHASING GLADIUS series allows you to be a director too, recording a better life!

The Swedish Junior Synchronized Swimming Team uses CHASING underwater drones to film the children's daily training. Due to the properties of water and refraction, it is difficult for coaches on shore to clearly see the athletes' postures in the water. With the CHASING GLADIUS MINI S, coaches have a pair of eyes in the water, able to observe the children's underwater movements in real time via data transmission on mobile phones or tablets, and provide timely guidance and corrections.

The CHASING GLADIUS MINI S is a consumer-grade underwater drone launched by CHASING Innovation. It can be equipped with various accessories such as a mechanical arm and action camera, making it the perfect choice for vacation travel and underwater photography—even celebrities love it.

In an episode of Hi-Fun Party, Fan Chengcheng used the CHASING GLADIUS MINI to film Li Dan creating a "swimming pool tornado", directing a "great show". All the laughter and frolic were captured on camera and will remain in the memories of the guests and audiences forever!

Avatar: The Way of Water is just the beginning. We believe that underwater photography, assisted by underwater robots, will become increasingly popular, spreading as widely as short videos today. At that time, everyone can be "Cameron" for five minutes and experience the joy of Avatar!

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