Blueye Android App

The Blueye Android App can be downloaded from Google Play. This page contains version history information.

v3.6.704

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.
• New option to export a dive log directly to storage instead of using the Android share menu
• Improve layout when increasing the Android system font size

v3.5.699

Release date: 2023.03.01

• 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
• Fix a bug where pressing the trigger buttons would close the dive menu
• Fix bug where the app would re-start a screen when changing the screen rotation
• Increase the size of the status bar on large screens

v3.4.697

Release date: 2023.02.14

• Fix bug where OpenStreetMap did not work on Android devices

v3.4.692

Release date: 2023.02.01

• Update the video streaming library to the latest version
• Fix video streaming issues on Pixel 5 devices
• Fix a bug during the import of log files that were not closed gracefully on the drone
• Add a new Jitter Buffer video stream option
• Improve the pitch and roll indicator in the dive view (replaces the 3D model)
• 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

v3.3.686

Release date: 2023.01.02

• Update AndroidX packages
• Minor bug fixes and stability improvements
• Use volume up/down to adjust multibeam tilt angle
• Display multibeam tilt angle in the status bar

v3.2.685

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

v3.1.684

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
• Downgrade Surge to 1.4.1 due to video playback issues on some Samsung devices
• Fix bug in Compass Offset calibration

v3.0.679

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

v2.9.670

Release date: 2022.04.29

• Downgrade Surge to 1.4.1 due to faulty scale mode in 1.5.0

v2.9.669

Release date: 2022.04.04

• Add touch control for opening and closing the gripper if connected
• Display an icon next to the recording timer to indicate if video overlay is enabled or not
• Add support for the Blueye Deep Kit and the new Keller PA7LD depth sensor
• Use triggers for boost and slow if Reach Alpha is disconnected from cable
• Add support for Tritech Micron Gemini Multibeam Sonar
• Add support for Blueye External Light Pair

v2.8.662

Release date: 2021.01.21

• Add fix for a bug related to X3 drones running old versions of Blunux with a new device type connected
• Update video streaming library to latest version

v2.7.658

Release date: 2021.12.23

• 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 refresh if the drone was rebooted with new equipment attached
• Fix a bug in video stream bitrate calculation

v2.6.655

Release date: 2021.11.15

• 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

v2.5.652

Release date: 2021.10.17

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

v2.5.651

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 haptic feedback for touch interactions in dive view.
• Warn user if sharing a report with more than 50 images.
• Display serial number and drone model on connect screen.

v2.4.642

Release date: 2021.04.08

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

v2.4.641

Release date: 2021.03.18

• Add the ability to control the drone using the keyboard if it is connected.
• Fix the layout of the diagnostics view on Android Tablets where the titles were way too large.
• Update the app to support scoped storage in Android 11.
• 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.

v2.3.637

Release date: 2021.02.08

• Fix a bug where the video stream playback would fail if the Observer App was connected before the Blueye App.

v2.3.636

Release date: 2021.01.22

• Support for new language: Hindi.
• Fix bug where battery level in the status bar did not update during dive.
• Improve diagnostics screen under in-dive settings.
• Add version compatibility checks between the Blueye App and the drone software.

v2.2.634

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.
• Hide the Skip button on the connection page if there is nothing to skip.
• Fix issue where recording timer would restart at 1 hour.
• Fix position of recording timer in touch layout.
• Fix issue of depth warning at wrong depth for Blueye Pro.

v2.1.633

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.

v2.0.630

Release date: 2020.07.11

• 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.
• Improve dive log page layout on tablets.
• Improve layout on setting pages to make them more consistent.
• Fix bug where you could not use backspace when editing title and subtitle when downloading a picture.
• 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.

v1.12.620

Release date: 2020.03.16

• 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.

v1.11.606

Release date: 2020.02.12

• 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 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.

v1.10.587

Release date: 2020.01.20

• Add tilt control for Blueye Pro drones.
• Add camera settings to change framerate and resolution.
• Fix bug related to loading of 3D-model that in rare cases could cause the app to crash.
• Fix bug where the message displayed when changing lights with the d-pad was missing.
• Fix file transfer issue due to changes in file permissions in Android 10.

v1.9.563

Release date: 2019.12.23

• Performance improvements in dive view.
• Add additional information to the debug information screen.
• Add 3D model showing drone heading, roll pitch, and yaw.
• Add notification if device compass accuracy is degraded.
• Add notification about auto functions if dive is started without them being used.
• Corrected a bug where transferred media files didn't show up in various Android Gallery apps before some time had passed.
• Grouping media files to be transferred from the drone by date.

v1.8.525

Release date: 2019.10.24

• Add additional information to the debug information screen.

v1.8.519

Release date: 2019.10.17

• Add support for capturing still images (requires v1.4 software on drone).
• Add support for capturing screenshots from the app (requires v1.4 software on drone).
• Display release notes for Blueye Pioneer software updates.
• Update controller layout graphics in the dive menu.
• Display date in addition to time in the status bar.
• Ask for location permission to get Wi-Fi SSID and to track user location in the dive log.

v1.7.456

Release date: 2019.09.15

• Notify the user if a Blueye Pioneer software update is available.
• Allow touch controller input even if the game controller is connected.
• Improve button layout on the connect screen for tablet devices.
• Improve the start-up time of the app.
• Prevent unused buttons on the game controller from triggering unexpected actions in the app.
• Set the default video bitrate to 8 Mbit.
• Minor bug fixes and improvements.

v1.6.0

Release date: 2019.08.08

• Add file transfer support to download video files on Android.
• Add the option to use Fahrenheit and Feet as units.
• Improved dead band when using touch joysticks to operate the drone.
• 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.
• Build for 64-bit devices as required by Google Play.

v1.5.375

Release date: 2019.05.22

• Add an Adaptive icon for Android 8.0 devices.
• Fix control force color in the heading bar.
• Fix bugs related to Google Maps in the dive log.
• Other minor bug fixes based on crash reports.

v1.4.352

Release date: 2019.05.09

• Initial public release of Android version of the app
• Add the dive logs tab.
• Adds detailed dive information in the dive log.
• 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.
• Fix bug where touch joystick was detecting input even when hidden.
• Add dead band for left and right buttons on certain controllers to prevent false light inputs.
• 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.