Blueye iOS App – Blueye Robotics

The Blueye iOS App can be downloaded from the Apple App Store. This page contains version history information.

v4.5.0

Release date: 2024.08.17

Use new more performant end point for Kartverket maps
Fix a bug in longitude validation (allow values in the range -180..180)
Fix a bug in AquaTROLL integration

v4.4.0

Release date: 2024.07.12

Add error handling for some edge cases.

v4.3.0

Release date: 2024.06.08

Fix a bug where the path of a mission didn't update on the map if the instructions were re-ordered.
Blunux updates are downloaded to the app data directory instead of the cache directory.
Display how much size is used for offline maps, with the option to delete downloaded maps.
Fix a bug where the auto Wi-Fi channel option would not be applied

v4.2.0

Release date: 2024.05.23

Fix version check for DVL gyro reset from app.

v4.1.0

Release date: 2024.05.16

Fix a bug in dive log import.

v4.0.0

Release date: 2024.05.03

Major new feature: Add support for mission panning and autopilot.
Improve progress information when downloading OpenStreetMap tiles.
Deleted dive logs will not be re-downloaded from the drone to the app on the following file sync.
Depth and altitude are displayed with feet, and inches if feet are used for distance units.
Add translations for French, Ukrainian, and Portuguese.
Improved behavior when AquaTroll is configured with an incorrect baud rate
Add a button to calibrate the WaterLinked DVLA50 gyro from the app

v3.15.0

Release date: 2024.03.11

Fix a bug with importing certain types of corrupt log files

v3.14.0

Release date: 2024.02.28

Fix a bug where the app would display an error message if importing an empty log file.

v3.13.0

Release date: 2023.12.06

Fix an edge case where the app news would not show on certain regional settings.
Detect if the Newton Gripper is disconnected from the quick-connect cable.
Fix a bug when accessing Surface Unit settings for the oldest versions of the Surface Unit firmware.

v3.12.0

Release date: 2023.11.29

Add a new tab with news updates from Blueye
Add a new tab with support information
Add a button to compose a support e-mail, including a diagnostics report attachment with key information about the drone

v3.11.0

Release date: 2023.11.13

Fix a bug in extracting the title and subtitle from a dive log.
Fix a bug in KMZ export if the dive log contains duplicated images.
Add input fields to edit video overlay title and subtitle from app settings.
Reduce the length of the pilot track on the map.
Fix a bug in Surface Unit configuration if Surface Unit was updated to firmware = 2.2.0

v3.10.0

Release date: 2023.09.18

Add new interactive charts to explore dive log parameters directly from the app.
Add the option to export the dive log as an Excel file with charts for all dive log parameters.
Add support for AquaTROLL 500 multi-parameter environmental probe.
Add a new app setting to display the remaining runtime of the drone battery instead of the percentage
Display detailed battery information on the diagnostics page in the dive menu
WaterLinked UGPS G2 and DVL A50 firmware version number is displayed on the navigation page in the dive menu

v3.9.0

Release date: 2023.06.29

New GPX dive log export file formats (requires DVL or positioning system)
Improved calculation of minimum and maximum temperature
Fix a bug where the dive log map would not show south of the equator
Add workaround for IP mismatch in Oculus Sonar Firmware
Fix a bug when turning off video overlay when using the v3 communication protocol

v3.8.0

Release date: 2023.06.14

Add integration for Medusa Radiometrics Gamma Ray Sensor
Add integration for scaling laser peripheral
Ensure consistent letter casing on buttons
Add workaround for IP mismatch in Oculus Sonar Firmware
Prevent duplicate picture file name in generated reports

v3.7.0

Release date: 2023.04.25

Fix a bug where a Surface Unit battery level of 255 was displayed
Add support for configuring Surface Units with firmware v2.2
Fix a bug where a dive log would not update if you download it again after extending your dive

v3.6.0

Release date: 2023.03.17

Add functionality to map settings download a map extent for offline use
Add an option to set a static heading when resetting the position of the DVL.
Improve layout when increasing the iOS system font size

v3.5.0

Release date: 2023.03.01

Display controller battery on Controller Settings page
Update the video streaming library to the latest version
Improve video stream by reducing the use of location services
Adjust static boost with d-pad left and right, making it possible to adjust static boost when a tiltable multibeam is connected
Use the Xbox Controller menu button to open and close the dive menu
Display version information about the app under iOS settings
Fix compass offset in 3D model, based on device orientation

v3.4.0

Release date: 2023.02.01

Fix a bug during the import of log files that were not closed gracefully on the drone
Improve CSV import of points of interest
Improve error reporting if uploading of dive logs fail
Add support for station keeping with a DVL even if the GPS is disabled

v3.3.0

Release date: 2023.01.02

Minor bug fixes and stability improvements
Display multibeam tilt angle in the status bar

v3.2.0

Release date: 2022.12.12

Add support for Oculus M750d Multibeam Sonar
Add support for the new Blueye Rugged Controller
Support for offline caching of custom map layers
Issue warning if the user selects 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi frequency
Option to include drone location in video overlay when diving with a positioning system

v3.1.0

Release date: 2022.11.10

Improved map when diving with a positioning system
Ability to export and import KML and CSV files with points of interest when diving with a positioning system
Convert HEIC image files to JPG when exporting from the dive log
If the title and subtitle are set on the video overlay during a dive, these will be used as the default title and description in the dive log
Includes altitude in CSV export if a DVL or altimeter is connected

v3.0.0

Release date: 2022.10.05

Support for new language: Japanese
New control mode for position hold (requires DVL)
New control mode for altitude hold (requires DVL or altimeter)
New KML and KMZ dive log export file formats (requires DVL or positioning system)
Add support for BlueRobotics Ping Sonar Altimeter
Add support for WaterLinked DVL A50
Add support for Cathodic Protection Probes
Display Cygnus Thickness Gauge readings on dive log page
Add the option to delete dive logs from the device
Fix a bug in the calculation of packet loss in the video stream
Update the video streaming library to the latest version
Add sort option to Dive Log list view
Fix a bug where device battery warnings were reported even if the device was re-charged

v2.9.0

Release date: 2022.04.04

Display an icon next to the recording timer to indicate if video overlay is enabled or not
Update video streaming library to latest version
Close material dropdown when navigating away from Cygnus Thickness Gauge menu
Add touch control for grippers if connected
Add support for the Blueye Deep Kit and the new Keller PA7LD depth sensor
Add support for Tritech Micron Gemini Multibeam Sonar
Add support for Blueye External Light Pair
Display warning about Xbox Controller compatibility on older iOS versions
Use triggers for boost and slow if Reach Alpha is disconnected from cable
Fix bug where the dive log view could crash if it contained both pictures and videos
Fix bug where the app would stay on the dive logs tab for some seconds during start-up

v2.8.0

Release date: 2022.01.21

Add fix for a bug related to X3 drones running old versions of Blunux with a new device type connected

v2.7.1

Release date: 2021.12.24

Improve readability of the logo synchronization question
Fix bug related to Channel 44 warning message

v2.7.0

Release date: 2021.12.22

Ask the user before downloading or uploading a custom logo to the drone
Use double-tap or the new camera setting to choose how to display the video on devices with a screen aspect ratio other than 16:9
Fix a bug where the guest port information page would not re-fresh if the drone was rebooted with new equipment attached

v2.6.0

Release date: 2021.11.15

Add support for Xbox Elite Wireless Controller
Add functionality to set a static slow or boost value
New page with guest port information under drone settings
Improve accuracy of touch sliders for boost and lights

v2.5.2

Release date: 2021.10.17

Fix bug related to determining if a software update is available or not

v2.5.1

Release date: 2021.09.30

This version of the Blueye App requires Blunux version 1.7 or newer installed on your drone.
Add support for Blueye External Camera on Blueye X3.
Add support for Blueye External Lights on Blueye X3.
Add support for Newton and Reach Alpha gripper on Blueye X3.
Add support for guest ports on Blueye X3.
Improve transfer speed when downloading drone software updates.
Add metadata to notify iOS that the app supports game controllers, which will enable iOS controller button remapping.
Add haptic feedback for touch interactions in dive view.
Compress screenshots as JPG files instead of PNG.
Warn user if sharing a report with more than 50 images.
Display serial number and drone model on connect screen.

v2.4.2

Release date: 2021.08.16

Fix a bug where the app would freeze when starting a dive on iPads running older version of iOS

v2.4.1

Release date: 2021.04.08

Fix a bug where the app would not save new temperature or depth unit settings.

v2.4.0

Release date: 2021.03.18

Add full support for running the iOS app on Apple M1 Macs.
Add the ability to control the drone using the keyboard if it is connected.
Add support for title and subtitle in the video overlay.
Add support for a custom logo in the video overlay, picture overlay, and generated reports.
Better error handling during the download of a drone software update.

v2.3.0

Release date: 2021.01.22

Support for new language: Hindi.
Fix bug where battery level in the status bar did not update during dive.
Fix bug where the app would take a long time discovering the drone on the network.
Improve diagnostics screen under in-dive settings.
Add version compatibility checks between the Blueye App and the drone software.
Ensure the app functions correctly if the user only grants restricted access to the Photos library in iOS 14.

v2.2.0

Release date: 2020.11.25

Add support for Adaptive Streaming, where the app will automatically adjust video bitrate for optimal performance.
Check that mobile device, Surface Unit, and Blueye Drone has more than 25% battery before applying a software update.
Prevent starting new recordings when storage is full.
More accurate progress report when applying a software update.
Fix issue of depth warning at wrong depth for Blueye Pro.

v2.1.0

Release date: 2020.09.28

To prevent accidentally turning on the lights you enable the option to hold one of the alt-buttons when dimming the lights using the controller d-pad buttons.
New option to invert the vertical axis, for pilots who are used to flight simulators or other ROVs with this controller configuration.
Enable or disable data overlay on video recordings.
Change light intensity when operating the drone using touch controls.
Change boost and slow mode when operating the drone using touch controls.
Fix bug where the camera button icon became skewed in some situations.

v2.0.0

Release date: 2020.06.26

Support for new languages: Norwegian, German, and Spanish.
Add functionality to toggle camera stabilization on/off for Blueye Pro drones by pressing the Mofidier+Y button.
The app now includes pictures and videos downloaded from the drone in the dive log page.
Share the complete dive log as a CSV file from the dive log page.
Generate and export a report as a PDF or Word file from the dive log page.
Create and import your custom report template under app settings.
You can assign operator contact details to a dive log, which will be included in the report.
Improvements to dive log page layout on iPad.
Fix bug where you would get an error during log file sync.
Fix bug where the Surface Unit Settings page could crash in certain configurations.

v1.12.0

Release date: 2020.03.17

Add a new Surface Unit setting to allowing some devices to be connected to the Surface Unit Wi-Fi and use 4G mobile data at the same time.
Fix a bug where an error would occur after synchronizing log files from the drone.

v1.11.0

Release date: 2020.02.11

Add the option to include titles and dive information when downloading a still picture from a drone running v1.5 or newer.
Add setting to select water salinity, which will improve depth sensor accuracy when diving in fresh or brackish water.
Improve performance when listing media files in the file transfer screen.
Improve navigation flow for file transfer. After downloading or deleting files the screen does not close automatically.
Fix bug where the text color when editing dive description was black in iOS dark mode.
Fix bug where the app could crash when downloading large files.
Fix bug where the camera icon was tilted at a fixed -10° angle when connected to a Pioneer drone, a feature only relevant for Pro users.
Fix bug where the lights would not turn on when pressing the Y-button if they had been turned off using the light settings slider.

v1.10.0

Release date: 2020.01.21

Add tilt control for Blueye Pro drones.
Add camera settings to change framerate and resolution.
Fix bug where the numeric heading value was not displayed when diving.
Fix bug where the message displayed when changing lights with the d-pad was missing.

v1.9.0

Release date: 2019.12.27

Add additional information to the debug information screen.
Add notification if device compass accuracy is degraded.
Add notification about auto functions if dive is started without them being used.

v1.8.1

Release date: 2019.10.24

Fix bug where iOS 13 devices would show Not Connected as Wi-Fi name even if connected.
Fix bug where the Compass Offset menu was missing.
Fix bug where the White Balance and Manual Exposure switches would not show the correct initial state.

v1.8.0

Release date: 2019.10.17

Add support for capturing still images (requires 1.4 software on drone).
Add support for capturing screenshots from the app.
Set status bar color to white on all modal pages.
Display release notes for Blueye Pioneer software updates.
Update controller layout graphics in the dive menu.
Removed reset button and introduced a slider in the calibration view for more granularity in setting compass offset for 3D model.
Hide Home Indicator (the small black bar on the bottom of the screen) in diving view on iPad Pro and iPhone X and 11 devices.
Compatibility with iOS 13 and iPadOS 13, including dark and light mode.
Display date in addition to time in the status bar.
Fix bug where the app could crash when answering yes to calibrate compass directly after updating the drone.
Add mapping for the Menu and Options button on Xbox One and PS4 controllers.

v1.7.0

Release date: 2019.09.15

Notify users to switch to Wi-Fi Channel 44 to improve stream quality.
Notify users to turn off Bluetooth on nearby devices if using an older iOS device.
Notify the user if a Blueye Pioneer software update is available.
Allow touch controller input even if the game controller is connected.
Set the default video bitrate to 8 Mbit.
Minor bug fixes and improvements.

v1.6.0

Release date: 2019.08.12

Improve the layout of the file transfer view.
Fix bug with a flickering progress indicator for file transfer.
Sequential download files instead of parallel.
Add the option to use Fahrenheit and Feet as units.
Improved dead band when using touch joysticks to operate the drone.
Allow access to CSV log files from the iOS Files app.
Renamed Calibration to Compass Offset in dive view for device compass offset calibration.
Prompt user if the compass is not calibrated (requires 1.3 software on drone).
Usability improvements for the compass calibration.
Dim heading bar if the compass is uncalibrated.

v1.5.0

Release date: 2019.05.03

Fix stability issues related to the video stream.

v1.4.0

Release date: 2019.04.11

Adds detailed dive information in the dive log.
Adds landscape view for compass/IMU calibration.
Fix bug where you could have both Status Menu and Dive Menu open at the same time.
Fix bug where the record timer would start over after 1 hour.
Add dead band for left and right buttons on certain controllers to prevent false light inputs.
Add additional margin to views on iPhone X devices.
Display on-screen joysticks as default if no controller is connected when starting a dive.
Hide Status Menu when tapping the screen when open.
Improve reconnection when the connection to the drone is lost.
Improve drone discovery time.
Add the option to turn off media file download under iOS settings.

v1.3.0

Release date: 2019.02.15

Fix bug where you could not re-enter the dive screen after ending a dive.

v1.2.31

Release date: 2019.01.29

Adds support for configuring Surface Unit settings from the app.
Adds support for updating the software on Blueye Pioneer from the app.
Fix bug where the app would continue to run thruster with last input if the controller is disconnected.
Fix bug where input from the touch controller could get stuck when swiping to minimum layout in diving view
Asks the user for permission before uploading dive logs to Blueye.
Fix problem with the high amount of video artifacts caused by the use of the location services in iOS.
Fix bug with the compass in landscape mode.
Remove force-push preview in dive logs.
Set 16 MBit as the default bitrate.
Check for Photos permission before importing video files.
Fix bug where users can connect to drone, but not download video files from the app.
Fix bug where the height of the setting screen was incorrect in iPhone X devices.

v1.1.0

Release date: 2018.10.27

Initial release