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Learn how Pipe Trekker’s A-200 pipe crawler enabled remote acoustic data collection at Notre-Dame, aiding CNRS researchers during cathedral restoration.

Deep Trekker Robotics Aid in Restoration of Notre-Dame Acoustics

The Many Models of Offshore Platforms

Underwater ROVs (Remotely Operated Vehicles) are submersible, robotic systems, used to observe the depths of large bodies of water by operators from shore, or by divers in the water. 

Industries Benefiting from Underwater ROVs

Learn about future sources of energy such as solar, wind, and hydro plus each energy sources' pros and cons. Find out how ROVs can maximize efficiency in power plants.

Top 7 Most Promising Energy Sources of the Future

Conducting Underwater Dam Inspections | ROVs or Divers?

ROV Conducting Underwater Dam Inspections

Examining how a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), or an underwater drone, is used to maintain a water intake for Hydroelectric dams. Save time, money, using an ROV

Water Intake Maintenance 101 | Using an Underwater Drone

What is Best For You:  ROV Ownership vs. Servicing

What is Best For You: ROV Ownership vs. ROV Contracting

Discover how Natural England uses ROVs to improve marine habitat monitoring, reduce costs, and improve marine protected area surveys across the UK coastline. 

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Advancing Marine Research with ROVs: Natural England’s Habitat Mapping

 Discover how using remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and imaging technologies can improve underwater asset management with detailed 2D and 3D models. Learn about the benefits of using ROVs for asset inspection and how advanced sensors are being used to accurately pinpoint and display location on a map


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Improving Underwater Asset Management with ROVs

Top Five Most Important Factors to Consider when Purchasing an ROV

5 Most Important Factors when Purchasing an ROV

This document outlines the procedure for upgrading the firmware on BRIDGE products. Currently this includes the DTG3 and Revolution products and their associated controllers. 

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BRIDGE Firmware Upgrade Procedure

Underwater Bridge Inspections - Drones Conducting Remote Evaluations

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Underwater Drones Conducting Bridge Evaluations

See how Mat-Su Water Rescue Team uses sonar-equipped ROVs to cut search time, reduce diver risk, and improve SAR operations in Alaska's harsh conditions.

Improving Diver Safety in Alaska SAR with Sonar-Equipped ROVs

Learn how PW MAKAR uses Deep Trekker ROVs to inspect potable water tanks, pipes, and treatment systems without shutdowns or confined entry.

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PW MAKAR Expands Inspection Capabilities with Underwater ROVs

6 Reasons Why Deep Trekkers are the Best in Aquaculture

Discover how Deep Trekker ROVs are capable of conducting quality photogrammetry missions to create 3D models with unparalleled accuracy. 


Making a 3D Model with Deep Trekker ROVs 

Underwater Drones and Monitoring your Hull's Paint Job

Diveable Controllers Allow for a More Portable ROV & Offer Extra Safety for Divers

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Learn about the different techniques for measuring and studying sea ice thickness, and how ROVs can be used to research ice in the Arctic.


Methods for Measuring Sea Ice Thickness in the Arctic 

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Marine Science: Driving Research and Solutions for Environmental Sustainability

Mini-ROVs: The Coal-Fired and Nuclear Power Plant Inspection Solution

ROVs and sonar can be used to inspect underwater structures such as tunnels. Learn how this inspection technique is used to ensure the safety of underwater structures.

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Using Sonar for Tunnel and Infrastructure Inspections

Learn how DRAFINSUB uses a ROV to perform efficient underwater inspections during the Genoa port expansion, minimizing diver risk and accelerating workflows.

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DRAFINSUB Uses Deep Trekker ROV in Genoa Breakwater Project

Learn how Parks Canada Uses ROVs to investigate historical wrecks and underwater sites while reducing diver risk and improving survey efficiency and accuracy.

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How Parks Canada Uses ROVs to Survey Submerged Heritage Sites

Discover how to find the best footage for your photogrammetry projects to create 3D models with unparalleled accuracy. 

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Photogrammetry 101: Getting Started With 3D Modeling

Discover how A-Tlegay Fisheries Society utilizes ROV technology to improve environmental monitoring and enhance research efforts for more efficient and precise results.

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Underwater ROV Solutions for Environmental Monitoring and Research

Learn how Ynamly Yol Hyzmaty uses Deep Trekker ROVs for underwater thickness measurements, vessel inspections, and offshore pipeline assessments.

Transforming Offshore NDT and Underwater Inspections with Robotics

ROVs improve offshore cable and pipeline inspections, reducing costs, improving safety, and providing high-resolution data without diver risks or downtime.

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Modernizing Offshore Cable Inspections with Robotic Solutions

Learn how ROVs and photogrammetry improve nuclear plant inspections, reducing radiation exposure and enhancing asset evaluations.

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Utilizing ROVs and Photogrammetry for Improved Inspections of Nuclear Plants

Discover how underwater ROVs revolutionize defense and security missions, ensuring vessel hull safety and integrity. Explore cutting-edge robotic technology. 

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Shoring Up Underwater Threats: The Role of ROVs in Customs and Border Protection

Learn how Deep Trekker's ROV successfully completed riser inspections under challenging offshore conditions, enhancing safety, efficiency, and reliability. 

Case Study: Offshore Riser Inspections with an Underwater ROV

Discover how underwater ROVs revolutionize defense and security missions, ensuring vessel hull safety and integrity. Explore cutting-edge robotic technology.

Ship hull inspection biofouling. ROV vessel inspection. marine coating. 

ROVs for Defense and Security Hull Inspection 

Discover how Laval University utilizes ROV technology to improve environmental monitoring and enhance research efforts for more efficient and precise results.

Laval University Case Study | Utilizing ROVs for Environmental Research

MOWI saved $3.7M in dive costs using Deep Trekker ROVs for net inspections and fish monitoring, improving safety and efficiency in aquaculture.

Customer Success Story: MOWI 

Discover how Biigtigong Nishnaabeg of Pic River utilizes ROV technology to improve environmental monitoring and enhance community engagement and research efforts.

Environmental Monitoring and Community Engagement with ROV Technology

Explore 2D sonar mosaic mapping with Deep Trekker ROVs to create detailed underwater views for inspecting dams, canals, and tunnels in low-visibility waters.

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2D Sonar Mosaic Mapping | All You Need to Know

We were thrilled to speak to Dan and Jo Hulands of The Tank Inspectors to learn more about how they use Deep Trekker ROVs for their services. 

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Revolutionizing Standpipe Water Tank Maintenance with ROVs

Explore advanced underwater navigation tech with Deep Trekker ROVs. Learn about MEMS and FOG IMU, Dead Reckoning, and USBL integration for precise underwater positioning.

Discover how Deep Trekker's ROV technology transforms underwater navigation, overcoming traditional challenges in underwater positioning.

MEMS vs FOG IMUs: Exploring Underwater Navigation Technology

Everything you need to know about Dead Reckoning for underwater navigation.

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Dead Reckoning 101: Everything You Need to Know

Learn about Deep Trekker’s proprietary BRIDGE technology and how it enables you to control your Deep Trekker ROV from any device, and so much more.


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BRIDGE Technology:  An Architecture Framework Enabling Smarter Control

Underwater Positioning for Marine Science: The Role of ROVs

 Drone shot showing boat in the middle of vast water and ideally ROV in water (or, location mapping path on controller screen)

Explore advanced underwater navigation technology with Deep Trekker ROVs. Learn how to set up Dead Reckoning for precise positioning.


Deep Trekker PIVOT bottom view with DVL and sonar.

Dead Reckoning: A Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up with Deep Trekker ROVs

Improve your offshore operations with ROVs. Find out how they can help detect potential problems and save you valuable time and money. 

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Improving Offshore Operations with ROVs

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 Underwater Positioning 101: Navigating the Depths with ROVs 

Explore control options for Deep Trekker ROVs, including handheld, tablet, console, and BRIDGE Box for diverse environments and operator needs.

Flexible ROV Control Options: Tailored Solutions for Every Mission 

We were delighted to speak to Amanda Dayton of Foss Maritime. The Seattle Shipyard’s Manager of Contracts and Estimating, Amanda is a driven, ambitious, organized, conscientious engineer with 15 years of detailed engineering experience in marine design, new construction and vessel repair and modifications. 

Customer Success Story: Foss Maritime and Amanda Dayton

When it comes to any large purchase, it’s important to weigh out all the variables before deciding which option fits your needs the best. Purchasing an ROV can be a complicated process, but it doesn’t have to be. The aim of this guide is to provide a clear overview of each Deep Trekker ROV model and package, helping you assess their features and benefits to make an informed decision that best suits your project needs.

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The Complete Underwater ROV Buyers Guide 2025

Explore advanced underwater navigation technology with Deep Trekker ROVs. Learn how to set up Dead Reckoning for precise positioning.

Deep Trekker IMU Testing: A Detailed Look at MEMS and FOG Technologies

Learn how different industries can benefit from Deep Trekker’s proprietary BRIDGE technology that enhances ROV functionality for underwater operations. 


Deep Trekker REVOLUTON ROV with SensorPod+ at Hamilton pier.

How Different Industries Benefit from Deep Trekker’s BRIDGE Technology

Discover how Deep Trekker's ROV technology transforms underwater navigation, overcoming traditional challenges in underwater positioning. 


Modernizing Vessel Inspections: Dead Reckoning for Mini ROVs

Discover how Deep Trekker’s enhanced 4K camera overcomes traditional challenges involved with underwater photography and inspections. 


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How Deep Trekker’s Enhanced 4K Camera Elevates Underwater Inspections

 From pre-search assessments to emergency situations, see how ROVs outperform traditional methods.


Stacy-Lent Fire Department Case Study: Transforming SAR Operations

Diver versus Deep Trekker: A Cost /Benefit Analysis

Commercial Divers and ROVs: The Ultimate Underwater Duo

Swearengen is currently a Commercial Inspection and Maintenance Diver and shared three specific cases where he and his team benefitted from the Deep Trekker ROV. 

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