Chasing M2 and Qysea v6 ROVs

Peter Rowlands · Issue 117, Nov/Dec 2020 · pp. 49–55

Products mentioned: Chasing M2, Qysea v6, Chasing Gladius, Chasing Dory, Chasing Gladius Mini, Chasing E-Reel, Chasing Robot Arm

Ardent UwP readers will know that I have a ‘bit of a thing’ for ROVs (remotely operated vehicles) and I have reviewed and reported on several over the years. In particular I have had a good relationship with Chasing ROVs (www.chasing.com) from their original Gladius to Chasing Dory, Gladius Mini and now the M2 which, I have to say, is their most impressive machine to date. UK agent AlphaGeo (www.alphageouk.com) were kind enough to send me a review machine and my first trial was in a swimming pool. They sent me a ‘full spec’ package (£2499) with the optional E-Reel (£649) but without the Robot Arm (£449). The setup is even simpler than previously because the WiFi electronics are combined into the hand controller which eliminates another set of connections and wires. This is a really big improvement from a practicality and reliability point of view. Having ‘flown’ previous Chasing models I…