Blueye Robotics Blueye X3vsExyn Technologies ExynAero
Side-by-side comparison of Blueye Robotics Blueye X3 and Exyn Technologies ExynAero: specs, price, use cases and SDKs.

Blueye X3
Underwater ROV for inspection (305m depth, 4K camera)

ExynAero
GPS-denied autonomous drone for underground mining surveys
Specifications
| Spec | Blueye X3 | ExynAero |
|---|---|---|
| Price (USD) | $16,000 | $0 |
| Category | drone | drone |
| Payload | — | 1 kg |
| Runtime | 2 h | 0.4 h |
| Speed | 1 m/s | 5 m/s |
| Weight | 9 kg | 3.2 kg |
| Battery | Internal LiPo + tether power option | LiPo swap |
- Hull + propeller inspection
- Aquaculture net inspection
- Search & rescue
- Offshore structural inspection
- Underground mine surveying
- Tunnel inspection
- Confined-space industrial mapping
When to pick which
Choose the Blueye X3 for maritime operations requiring prolonged underwater endurance and high-resolution visual data. In industries like offshore wind or commercial shipping, the X3 is superior for hull and propeller inspections where the 305m depth rating and 2-hour runtime allow for comprehensive surveys without frequent battery swaps. Its tethered power option is a critical constraint-breaker for deep-sea structural assessments where wireless signals fail. For research teams or aquaculture managers needing to integrate custom sensors, the Python SDK and ROS bridge provide the necessary flexibility to automate data collection in high-pressure aquatic environments.
Select the ExynAero for subterranean or indoor industrial environments where GPS signals are unavailable and rapid spatial mapping is the priority. In the mining sector, this drone excels at surveying dangerous stopes or unmapped tunnels thanks to its ExynPak real-time SLAM and high-speed 5m/s flight capabilities. While its 24-minute runtime is shorter than the X3, its ability to navigate complex, confined spaces autonomously makes it indispensable for safety-critical inspections where human entry is restricted. Limited public spec data regarding the $0 price point exists—request a vendor briefing to confirm total cost for large-scale fleet deployments.
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