VideoRay :: Compact, Portable Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) & Underwater Robotic Systems

VideoRay is a leading American manufacturer of compact, portable Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) and underwater robotic systems. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, the company has become the world’s largest volume producer of inspection-class underwater ROVs. VideoRay specializes in mission-focused, highly reliable submersible robots designed for professional use in challenging underwater environments. In recent years, VideoRay was acquired by AeroVironment Inc. (AV), further strengthening its position in defense, maritime, and commercial underwater robotics.

VideoRay’s Mission Specialist series represents its core product line. These ROVs are engineered for portability, durability, ease of use, and modularity, allowing quick deployment by small teams or even a single operator. They excel in confined spaces, remote locations, and high-risk missions where sending divers is dangerous or impractical. Key strengths include exceptional reliability (with 10-year parts and service guarantees), intuitive software requiring minimal training, and strong integration with sensors, sonars, manipulators, and other payloads.

Key robot-based products:

• Mission Specialist Wraith: A newer expeditionary platform with six-degree-of-freedom maneuverability, higher thrust, and modular mission flexibility. It supports advanced defense and commercial operations.
• Mission Specialist Ally and other models in the series: Highly configurable systems with powerful thrusters, high-definition cameras, strong lighting, and depth ratings suitable for various missions (from shallow inland waters to deeper offshore operations).

VideoRay ROVs are deployed across numerous industries, including:

• Defense and homeland security
• First responders (search & rescue, recovery)
• Civil infrastructure inspection (dams, bridges, ports)
• Nuclear energy
• Offshore oil & gas and renewable energy (wind, hydro)
• Aquaculture, salvage, shipping, science & research

The systems prioritize operator safety, mission success, and cost-effectiveness by reducing diver risk and downtime. VideoRay offers comprehensive support, training, customization, and a global dealer network.