General

The Blueye Pioneer is designed for optimal control, which enables users to capture high-quality video footage. The Blueye Pioneer is fitted with 4 different thrusters making it possible to dive in all directions. In addition to the thrusters, the Blueye Pioneer is designed with several different modes for optimal diving performance.

Boost mode

Precision mode

To do more precise manoeuvres, capture still videos and gain more control of the Blueye Pioneer, you can use settings for decreasing thruster power.

Press the left upper button (L2) of the controller to activate the precision mode and decreasing the power of the thrusters. Note that the decreasing power can be gradually controlled. 

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Basic controls

Auto-depth and auto-heading

The auto-depth and auto-heading functions can be used to stabilize the drone. The functions improve manoeuvrability and video capture quality. We recommend to always operate your drone with the auto depth and auto heading turned on.

Auto-depth

Auto-depth is used to control and stabilize the drone at your choice of depth. 

Turn Auto-depth on by pressing the "A" button on the controller or the "Auto-depth" sign in the app interface. 

Use the up button on the left side of the controller to adjust the auto-depth reference.   

Auto-heading

Auto-heading is used to control and stabilize the direction of the drone at your choice of direction. 

Turn Auto-heading on by pressing the "B" button on the controller or the "Auto-depth" sign in the app interface.

Use the up button on the left side of the controller to adjust the auto-heading reference.

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Basic controls