Hydromea, a specialist in high-speed wireless subsea optical communication, and Blue Logic, a specialist in underwater inductive power and data transfer, are collaborating on wireless communication beneath the waves to enable human-in-the-loop remote piloting of an underwater drone without an umbilical.

Blue Logic’s Subsea USB inductive connectors provide robust underwater power and data transfer without galvanic contact, and Hydromea’s LUMA optical modems deliver real-time, high-bandwidth communication through water at speeds up to 10 Mbps. The combined solution allows for seamless data flow and accurate remote operation of subsea assets, reducing deployment risks for service companies and asset owners. This partnership also dramatically reduces time to market for the combined solution in highly regulated environments by negating the need for expensive certifications.

The tech integration enables rapid, flexible setup of subsea wireless networks, supporting real-time data streaming and remote control of subsea drones. The combined system works from splash zones to depths of 6,000 m and is suitable for both new installations and legacy infrastructure retrofits. Inductive technology eliminates the risk of corrosion and short circuits, and optical communication ensures high-speed, low-latency data transfer and remote control without requiring direct line of sight. Applications include offshore operations and defense.

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