Boxfish Robotics, a pioneering manufacturer of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), has released a case study documenting the use of the Boxfish Luna™ underwater drone in the production of “All Too Clear: Beneath the Great Lakes”.
Aired in October 2024, this groundbreaking documentary revealed the impact of invasive quagga mussels on the Great Lakes and provided unprecedented scientific insights. Produced by Inspired Planet Productions, all of its underwater footage was captured entirely using the Boxfish Luna™ underwater drone.
The Boxfish Luna™ is a cutting-edge remotely operated vehicle designed for advanced underwater exploration, scientific research, and documentary filmmaking. Capable of extended underwater missions, the ROV provides researchers and filmmakers unprecedented access to aquatic environments.
With just a two-person team operating from the surface and no divers, the drone allowed them to dive longer (up to 15 hours) and deeper (up to 500 meters), uncovering new fish behaviour, like the first-ever footage of lake whitefish spawning in the wild. Along with documenting the underwater effects of quagga mussels, the documentary makers also discovered of the wreck of the steamer Africa, lost since 1895.
Watch the video to discover the innovative technology behind All Too Clear:
Technical Capabilities:
The Boxfish Luna™ demonstrates exceptional technological innovation through its ability to:
- Navigate complex underwater terrains
- Operate in challenging environmental conditions
- Capture high-quality visual documentation without human diving
“All Too Clear” premiered as a three-part series on TVO Canada in October 2024, giving a rare glimpse into the hidden world beneath the lakes’ surface and highlighting the urgent need to protect these vital ecosystems.
Further information available in the Boxfish case study: “Drone Revolution In Underwater Filmmaking”.
