AR Imagery Posted at 4-14 09:37
ah fair point that tbh!

One day they'll produce some that don't require a tether that will be affordable for consumer use.  I've seen a few commercial ones but they cost twice what a new car would cost.  

A hello here

DowntownRDB Posted at 4-14 10:02
One day they'll produce some that don't require a tether that will be affordable for consumer use.  I've seen a few commercial ones but they cost twice what a new car would cost.

jeez that is steep

AR Imagery Posted at 5-7 13:50
jeez that is steep

I think they are priced like that because these companies are targeting sales toward government entities with big budgets.  Maybe in a few years the prices might come down.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 5-7 14:17
I think they are priced like that because these companies are targeting sales toward government entities with big budgets.  Maybe in a few years the prices might come down.

yea very accurate point and I do agree

AR Imagery Posted at 5-9 14:28
yea very accurate point and I do agree

I checked out a couple of the companies and it seems they used government funding to support their research and development.  After successful protoypes the federal government cut a contract for procurement of twenty of these underwater drones at exorbitant prices.  Seems like a bit unfair but what can you do.