Boxfish Luna
Underwater Cinematography Without Compromise
The Boxfish Luna drone allows professional cinematographers to capture up to 8K video and 50MP stills up to 1,000 metres underwater. Utilising advanced full-frame imaging from the Sony A7SIII or Sony ⍺1* and a new 200mm precision optical dome, the Boxfish Luna has been completely redesigned to allow filmmakers to perfectly capture underwater environments with brilliant clarity and ease of use.
Description
The Boxfish Luna is our next generation, underwater drone for professional cinematographers and natural history filmmakers and provides both a stable filming platform and real-time monitoring of production quality video. With reliably clean and natural imagery and quick deployment in any situation, filmmakers can fully concentrate on the shoot.
With precise, remotely operated controls, there is no human disturbance of wildlife behaviour, no need for additional divers or navigating cumbersome H&S regulations. Additionally, the Boxfish Luna opens up new movements and perspectives, makes it possible to reach depths inaccessible to divers and allows access to remote locations.
The Boxfish Luna captures up to 8K video and 50MP stills up to 1,000 metres underwater. Utilising advanced full-frame imaging from the Sony A7SIII or Sony ⍺1* and a new 200mm precision optical dome, the Boxfish Luna has been completely redesigned to allow filmmakers to perfectly capture underwater environments with brilliant clarity and ease of use.
With precision zoom control as well as shutter speed, aperture, focus, white balance, ISO and exposure mode directly accessible from the control station, the Boxfish Luna offers full creative control. Active stabilisation, full 6 degrees of freedom movement and precision controls ensure precise and smooth motion.
* ⍺ and Sony are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Specifications
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Vehicle
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Type
Observation
Length [m]
0.714
Width [m]
0.435
Height [m]
0.351
Weight in air [kg]
27
Type of power
Electric
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Environmental
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Max. depth rating [m]
1000
Min. operating temperature [°C]
-10
Max. operating temperature [°C]
45
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Sensors
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Pitch and roll
Y
Max. pitch and roll angle [deg]
360
Interfaces and protocols for sensors
RS 232, RS485, Ethernet
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Controls and indicators
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Type of monitor
Custom control station, 17.3” 4K live video display, 3840x2160 resolution, 10.1” telemetry display, 1280x800 resolution, 1000 NIT, Optional 4K recorder: Atomos Shogun Flame, 7”, 1500 NIT
Optional manipulators
Y
Video overlay
Y
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Speed and thrust
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Number of forward trusters
8
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Lights and cameras
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Number of lights
2
Type of Lights
17,000 lumen, high CRI, dimmable
Number of cameras
3
Type of cameras
Full frame 8K or full frame 4K main camera. Nav cams (forward and reverse) 180 degree viewing angle
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Operation
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Buoyancy
Neutral
Automatic depth control
Y
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Tether
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Type of Tether
Single mode fibre
Max. length [m]
3000
Diameter [m]
0.0027
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General
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Year of initial development
2021
Year of last update
2022