# \#bluerov2 **URL:** https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/tag/bluerov2/106.md [Latest](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/tags.md) --- ## [ArduPilot 4.7.2-beta1: Navigator performance + Guided SURFTRAK!](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ardupilot-4-7-2-beta1-navigator-performance-guided-surftrak/23696)
**Author:** [@EliotBR](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/EliotBR)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 5:45pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ardupilot-4-7-2-beta1-navigator-performance-guided-surftrak/23696 "2026-10-05T17:45:48Z")
Hi folks, We’re currently in a (hopefully short) beta testing period for ArduPilot 4.7.2 (including ArduSub for the BlueROV2, and ArduRover for the BlueBoat). You can help test by installing the latest “Beta” from the A… --- ## [BlueROV2 continuously connecting/disconnecting in Cockpit while BlueOS has stable connection](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/bluerov2-continuously-connecting-disconnecting-in-cockpit-while-blueos-has-stable-connection/23548)
**Author:** [@gusnobima](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/gusnobima)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 9:18am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/bluerov2-continuously-connecting-disconnecting-in-cockpit-while-blueos-has-stable-connection/23548 "2026-09-14T09:18:45Z")
Hi, I have been using BlueROV2 for the last 6 months and stored it for 2 months after working perfectly before that. Now I turned it on this week and the connection in Cockpit Lite (web page) was horrible. ROV keeps con… --- ## [Recommended Procedure for Dry and Underwater Testing of Multiple Sonar Devices](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/recommended-procedure-for-dry-and-underwater-testing-of-multiple-sonar-devices/23468)
**Author:** [@trongtri](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/trongtri)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 3:27pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/recommended-procedure-for-dry-and-underwater-testing-of-multiple-sonar-devices/23468 "2026-08-18T15:27:28Z")
Hello Blue Robotics community, I am currently working on an ROV system and plan to use several acoustic sensors, including: WaterLinked DVL A50 Ping Sonar Ping360 M1200D multibeam sonar Side-scan sonar Other underwate… --- ## [Lumen Lights not working/BlueOS changing PWM after reset](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/lumen-lights-not-working-blueos-changing-pwm-after-reset/23383)
**Author:** [@elit](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/elit)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 2:58pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/lumen-lights-not-working-blueos-changing-pwm-after-reset/23383 "2026-07-25T14:58:37Z")
Hi, I’ve been having difficulty getting both my lumen lights to work at the same time. I followed the advice on this thread, but everytime i set the value for output 13 and 14 to be the same thing (both RCIN9) it disable… --- ## [Bar30 stopped working](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/bar30-stopped-working/23302)
**Author:** [@nurjan14](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/nurjan14)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2026, 6:03pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/bar30-stopped-working/23302 "2026-07-12T18:03:22Z")
Hello there, I having an with barometer (bar30), it simply stoped working after some time while the rov wasn’t move at all. Only difference is newer ardisun version stable 4.5.7 Checked the cabling and seems ok, no vis… --- ## [BlueROV Internal Payload Volume, Questions for the Community](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/bluerov-internal-payload-volume-questions-for-the-community/23167)
**Author:** [@AndrewMI](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/AndrewMI)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 2:38pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/bluerov-internal-payload-volume-questions-for-the-community/23167 "2026-06-17T14:38:25Z")
Hi Everyone, The engineering team I used to run had a BlueROV2, and I’ve seen or worked with a bunch of other organisations who all used a BlueROV2 and one of the most common things that I’ve seen people do is to add ad… --- ## [Descends During Forward Motion in Stabilize & Depth Hold](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/descends-during-forward-motion-in-stabilize-depth-hold/22845)
**Author:** [@Sakthivelj](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Sakthivelj)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 7:52am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/descends-during-forward-motion-in-stabilize-depth-hold/22845 "2026-04-21T07:52:34Z")
Hi, We are facing an issue while operating our ROV. When we move the joystick forward, the ROV moves forward correctly, but at the same time it slowly goes down (loses depth) even without any down command. This behavi… --- ## [PingViewerNext - missing features](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/pingviewernext-missing-features/22758)
**Author:** [@CUIS](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/CUIS)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 1:38pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/pingviewernext-missing-features/22758 "2026-04-10T13:38:47Z")
I really like how Blue OS and the extensions are coming along; it’s turning into a very powerful system. I recently started using the Ping Viewer next extension, but it is missing a few key features that are in the OG Pi… --- ## [Sending Node Red Data to Mavlink for use in Cockpit](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/sending-node-red-data-to-mavlink-for-use-in-cockpit/22757)
**Author:** [@CUIS](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/CUIS)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 3:23pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/sending-node-red-data-to-mavlink-for-use-in-cockpit/22757 "2026-04-07T15:23:43Z")
I have been trying to find a way to do some simple math and send the data to cockpit. The simple math is adding the water depth plus the rangefinder distance to get the total water depth I used node red to grab the infor… --- ## [Zero-Human Auto-Labeling for BlueROV2: Get 99% accurate datasets in minutes, not days](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/zero-human-auto-labeling-for-bluerov2-get-99-accurate-datasets-in-minutes-not-days/22738)
**Author:** [@blue\_robo](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/blue_robo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 5:07pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/zero-human-auto-labeling-for-bluerov2-get-99-accurate-datasets-in-minutes-not-days/22738 "2026-04-02T17:07:46Z")
Hi Blue Robotics Community, I’ve spent the last few months developing a Multi-Layer Auto-Labelling Engine specifically for subsea and maritime imagery. We all know the biggest bottleneck in ROV missions isn’t the dive—i… --- ## [Efficient video options?](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/efficient-video-options/19167)
**Author:** [@Lyra](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Lyra)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 12:34am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/efficient-video-options/19167 "2026-03-12T00:34:21Z")
BR2 users question : Has anyone found an efficient hardware/software solution to simultaneously stream a low-resolution H.264 video feed from a Raspberry Pi to a surface computer, while also recording high-resolution vid… --- ## [Advice about buying a BLUEROV2 or CHASING GLADIUS MINI S](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/advice-about-buying-a-bluerov2-or-chasing-gladius-mini-s/21704)
**Author:** [@Pirate](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Pirate)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 2:04pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/advice-about-buying-a-bluerov2-or-chasing-gladius-mini-s/21704 "2025-12-18T14:04:19Z")
Hi! I am new to the forum and I am looking to buy an underwater ROV. I am amazed by the quality of the BLUEROV2, but I am on a budget, so I was hoping some of you may give me some precious advice. I am a hobbyist and I … --- ## [Has anyone bought a bluerov from RobotShop eu?](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/has-anyone-bought-a-bluerov-from-robotshop-eu/21877)
**Author:** [@Pirate](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Pirate)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 12:58pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/has-anyone-bought-a-bluerov-from-robotshop-eu/21877 "2025-10-23T12:58:48Z")
Hello everyone, I am looking to buy a bluerov2 in Europe at a reasonable price and RobotShop (europe version) seems to provide it. Has anyone ever bought it from this website? They have mixed reviews (RobotShop Reviews … --- ## [Pixhawk Main Output Pin Not Working](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/pixhawk-main-output-pin-not-working/21852)
**Author:** [@JakeC270](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/JakeC270)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2025, 7:26am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/pixhawk-main-output-pin-not-working/21852 "2025-10-21T07:26:25Z")
Hi, I am working to restore an older ROV2 that was left abandoned in a university lab. I believe it is an R1, made in 2018 or later. I hope that I am posting this in the right place! I have so far been able to get QGC,… --- ## [Ros Command Delay with Navigator Board](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ros-command-delay-with-navigator-board/21597)
**Author:** [@gaurangtari](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/gaurangtari)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2025, 6:36pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ros-command-delay-with-navigator-board/21597 "2025-09-18T18:36:29Z")
We are using ISR’s DSOR Farol library for bluerov2 for ROS control of ROV. Since we have installed Navigator Board there is a constant 2 second delay from when the command is given and the ROV runs. I am pretty new at th… --- ## [BlueROV2, Ardusub & MAVlink](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/bluerov2-ardusub-mavlink/21396)
**Author:** [@ChrisB\_CNPS](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/ChrisB_CNPS)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 5:20pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/bluerov2-ardusub-mavlink/21396 "2025-08-20T17:20:18Z")
Hi, Im looking for some help! I want to connect a surface GPS via usb into my laptop (that hosts Cockpit, QGroundcontrol) so it can feed it in to the ROV. My ROV also have a Ping sonar (altimeter and echo sounder) attac… --- ## [Struggling to get 2 pairs of Lumen lights to work on BlueROV2 Heavy R4](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/struggling-to-get-2-pairs-of-lumen-lights-to-work-on-bluerov2-heavy-r4/21098)
**Author:** [@spencerk062](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/spencerk062)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2025, 1:06am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/struggling-to-get-2-pairs-of-lumen-lights-to-work-on-bluerov2-heavy-r4/21098 "2025-07-29T01:06:10Z")
First time posting here, extremely new to the world of BlueROV2. I have a BR2 Heavy mostly finished and functional - when i initially got it, I only had a single set of lumen lights to install. I got them to work just fi… --- ## [Blue rov2 connects directly from ethernet switch but not through tether interface](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/blue-rov2-connects-directly-from-ethernet-switch-but-not-through-tether-interface/20950)
**Author:** [@Aknawby](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Aknawby)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2025, 7:43pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/blue-rov2-connects-directly-from-ethernet-switch-but-not-through-tether-interface/20950 "2025-07-15T19:43:22Z")
Hey everyone, I’m having issues getting both of my BlueROV2 to connect through their tethers. I have reconfigured the network connection countless times following the software guide with no success. I have the blue flas… --- ## [Need Advice to Install Hydrophone Through Penetrator](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/need-advice-to-install-hydrophone-through-penetrator/20639)
**Author:** [@lukewaltermire](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/lukewaltermire)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2025, 11:00pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/need-advice-to-install-hydrophone-through-penetrator/20639 "2025-06-12T23:00:12Z")
Hi y’all, I’m currently trying to install a hydrophone on my BlueROV2. The excess slack of the thin black wire the hydrophone uses is quite long and cannot be cut to reduce its length. Because of this, I decided not to … --- ## [Bug in firmware Qgroundcontrol](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/bug-in-firmware-qgroundcontrol/19978)
**Author:** [@gianniskaldis](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/gianniskaldis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2025, 4:23am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/bug-in-firmware-qgroundcontrol/19978 "2025-04-07T04:23:21Z")
Hello, I keep getting this message when trying to update firmware, setup my controller, and turn on the lights on my ROV2. What is the issue here? --- ## [Control the BlueOV with MavROS](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/control-the-blueov-with-mavros/19263)
**Author:** [@MAtia](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/MAtia)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2025, 2:21pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/control-the-blueov-with-mavros/19263 "2025-02-11T14:21:57Z")
Hello, I have installed the BlueOS and the ROS docker extension developed. I have problem running the mavros override commands. rostopic echo /mavros/rc/override \[WARN\] \[1738759410.693170\]: Inbound TCP/IP connection fa… --- ## [Battery enclosure size](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/battery-enclosure-size/19256)
**Author:** [@elhedody](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/elhedody)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2025, 5:29pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/battery-enclosure-size/19256 "2025-02-05T17:29:38Z")
Hello, I have purchased T200 thrusters and navigator and other parts for my own Rov design , but recently I decided to try the frame design for the blurov2. But I have bigger battery which fit in enclosure with 106 mm … --- ## [Recovering Two Snowmobiles from 100ft that went through the ice](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/recovering-two-snowmobiles-from-100ft-that-went-through-the-ice/19226)
**Author:** [@CUIS](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/CUIS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2025, 3:36pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/recovering-two-snowmobiles-from-100ft-that-went-through-the-ice/19226 "2025-02-04T15:36:53Z")
The Blue ROV was the perfect tool for recovering some snowmobiles from 100 ft --- ## [New Year's Dive: The Secret Recipe](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/new-years-dive-the-secret-recipe/19022)
**Author:** [@nortonvega](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/nortonvega)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2025, 9:05pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/new-years-dive-the-secret-recipe/19022 "2025-01-10T21:05:22Z")
Here comes winter, and with it, a great recipe: Take one heaping tablespoon of BlueROV2—precision is key, but a little flair won’t hurt. Add a generous pinch of salt to a large bucket, then toss in some H2O molecules. … --- ## [Help with BlueROV2, MAVLink and QGroundControl](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/help-with-bluerov2-mavlink-and-qgroundcontrol/18408)
**Author:** [@alyssonoliveira](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/alyssonoliveira)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2024, 7:13am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/help-with-bluerov2-mavlink-and-qgroundcontrol/18408 "2024-12-30T07:13:04Z")
Good day to you all! I hope to find everyone doing well! I’m developing a project at a university with the BlueROV2. My goal is to communicate with the vehicle through MAVLink and use some commands to collect telemetry … --- ## [Cracked BlueROV frame](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/cracked-bluerov-frame/18650)
**Author:** [@GavXYZ](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/GavXYZ)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2024, 3:28pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/cracked-bluerov-frame/18650 "2024-11-30T15:28:13Z")
Hello all, I’m wondering if anyone else has found that part of the BlueROV is susceptible to cracking at locations where the M5x20’s connect the centre panels to the side panels. We had noticed the frame beca… --- ## [Data Acquisition Through Added Sensor BlueROV2](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/data-acquisition-through-added-sensor-bluerov2/18559)
**Author:** [@lukewaltermire](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/lukewaltermire)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2024, 6:09pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/data-acquisition-through-added-sensor-bluerov2/18559 "2024-11-15T18:09:45Z")
Hi all, I’m working on a project involving acoustic data from a hydrophone and want to send data gathered from this sensor to my PC. The hydrophone is connected to a Daq-Hat on a Raspberry Pi 4B, which I mounted at the … --- ## [Underwater exploration in Brittany, France](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/underwater-exploration-in-brittany-france/18388)
**Author:** [@nortonvega](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/nortonvega)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2024, 8:28am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/underwater-exploration-in-brittany-france/18388 "2024-10-29T08:28:08Z")
Hi, A short excerpt from a dive with a BlueROV2 Heavy in the waters of the English Channel in Brittany, at the westernmost point of France. 10 meters deep, with a water temperature of 14 degrees Celsius in a coastal are… --- ## [Leak observed but not detected by leak sensors](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/leak-observed-but-not-detected-by-leak-sensors/17716)
**Author:** [@Ingrid](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Ingrid)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2024, 1:13pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/leak-observed-but-not-detected-by-leak-sensors/17716 "2024-09-03T13:13:42Z")
Hello! During a recent dive the ROV lost connection from the computer (we think we have since figured out that issue) and when we retrieved the ROV and were troubleshooting the connection, we noticed a couple of small st… --- ## [Airline Travel Case Perfect for BlueROV2 Heavy](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/airline-travel-case-perfect-for-bluerov2-heavy/17573)
**Author:** [@kurt\_bluerobotics](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/kurt_bluerobotics)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 9:36am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/airline-travel-case-perfect-for-bluerov2-heavy/17573 "2024-08-13T09:36:29Z")
I think I’ve found the perfect travel case for the BlueROV2. It falls just under the airline limit for oversize baggage and weighs only 24 lbs. I’ll have to remove and stow the roof rack with my water test kits and the P… [Next page](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/tag/bluerov2/106.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=bluerov2)