$900.00
This kit upgrades a standard BlueROV2 to the Heavy Configuration. It adds two vertical thrusters, external thruster guards, and additional buoyancy foam to improve stability, increase vertical thrust, and enable full 6-degree-of-freedom control with active pitch and roll stabilization. Requires the use of two additional penetrator holes on the main enclosure.
BlueROV2 not included!
Available on backorder
| Quantity | 1 - 2 | 3 - 7 | 8 - 14 | 15 - 24 | 25+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $900.00 | $855.00 | $810.00 | $765.00 | $720.00 |
The BlueROV2 Heavy Kit provides all the components needed to upgrade your standard BlueROV2 to the BlueROV2 Heavy Configuration.
With this upgrade, you’ll gain 6 degree-of-freedom control and active pitch and roll stabilization. It transforms the piloting experience, making the BlueROV2 more stable, more maneuverable, and a more capable platform for underwater work.
The Heavy Kit adds two additional vertical thrusters, bringing the total to four, and moves them all to the outside of the ROV frame. This improves flight stability and increases vertical thrust force.
Two round buoyancy blocks fit into the space left by the vertical thrusters, increasing overall stability and lifting capacity. New plastic fairings cover the buoyancy blocks to keep the clean, hydrodynamic design, and external thruster guards protect the exposed vertical thrusters.
The Heavy Kit upgrade is ideal if you will be adding a lot of accessories and payloads to the BlueROV2.
Adding two thrusters and changing their placement may seem like a small change, but it dramatically changes how the BlueROV2 handles in the water.
This video shows the ROV holding its orientation while the tether is pulled, demonstrating active pitch stabilization. The ROV can hold a steady camera view regardless of what’s going on. This stability control is really useful when you’ve attached large or multiple payloads to the ROV, such as sonars or a gripper, or when you’ve got a lot of tether in the water. The control system automatically corrects any unusual dynamics or imbalances.
Full six degree-of-freedom control for the BlueROV2 unlocks new maneuvering capabilities not usually found in ROVs of this size. Combining that with feedback-based stability control, you can orient the ROV in any position, hold that orientation, and continue piloting normally. This is cool and fun to pilot, of course, but it also opens up a lot of new operational possibilities when using tools or manipulators like the Newton Subsea Gripper.
The BlueROV2 Heavy Kit can be added to any existing BlueROV2 or purchased and assembled alongside new ROVs. Installation is straightforward and requires using two additional penetrator holes on the rear end cap. The thruster guards, round buoyancy foam, and fairings are also available separately. Visit the retrofit guide to upgrade an existing ROV, or the BlueROV2 assembly guide if you’re building one from scratch!
The BlueROV2 Heavy Kit provides all the components needed to upgrade your standard BlueROV2 to the BlueROV2 Heavy Configuration.
With this upgrade, you’ll gain 6 degree-of-freedom control and active pitch and roll stabilization. It transforms the piloting experience, making the BlueROV2 more stable, more maneuverable, and a more capable platform for underwater work.
The Heavy Kit adds two additional vertical thrusters, bringing the total to four, and moves them all to the outside of the ROV frame. This improves flight stability and increases vertical thrust force.
Two round buoyancy blocks fit into the space left by the vertical thrusters, increasing overall stability and lifting capacity. New plastic fairings cover the buoyancy blocks to keep the clean, hydrodynamic design, and external thruster guards protect the exposed vertical thrusters.
The Heavy Kit upgrade is ideal if you will be adding a lot of accessories and payloads to the BlueROV2.
Adding two thrusters and changing their placement may seem like a small change, but it dramatically changes how the BlueROV2 handles in the water.
This video shows the ROV holding its orientation while the tether is pulled, demonstrating active pitch stabilization. The ROV can hold a steady camera view regardless of what’s going on. This stability control is really useful when you’ve attached large or multiple payloads to the ROV, such as sonars or a gripper, or when you’ve got a lot of tether in the water. The control system automatically corrects any unusual dynamics or imbalances.
Full six degree-of-freedom control for the BlueROV2 unlocks new maneuvering capabilities not usually found in ROVs of this size. Combining that with feedback-based stability control, you can orient the ROV in any position, hold that orientation, and continue piloting normally. This is cool and fun to pilot, of course, but it also opens up a lot of new operational possibilities when using tools or manipulators like the Newton Subsea Gripper.
The BlueROV2 Heavy Kit can be added to any existing BlueROV2 or purchased and assembled alongside new ROVs. Installation is straightforward and requires using two additional penetrator holes on the rear end cap. The thruster guards, round buoyancy foam, and fairings are also available separately. Visit the retrofit guide to upgrade an existing ROV, or the BlueROV2 assembly guide if you’re building one from scratch!
| Parameter | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Total ROV Weight (in air with ballast) | 11.5 kg | 26 lb |
| Forward Bollard Thrust (45°) | 9 kgf | 19.8 lbf |
| Vertical Bollard Thrust | 14 kgf | 30.8 lbf |
| Lateral Bollard Thrust (45°) | 9 kgf | 19.8 lbf |
BlueROV2 Heavy 3D Model (GrabCAD)
BROV2-HEAVY-FILES (.zip)
