Hard to stay present
Manual capture pulls attention away from the experience.
Capture the feeling, not just the view
We are validating a new way to capture underwater memories: companion-like, intuitive, portable, and designed around the diver's real concerns.
Our vision
Underwater memories should feel effortless, personal, and safe.
Divers do not only want a record of what they saw. They want the feeling of being there: the dive buddy beside them, the movement through the water, and the moments that are hard to capture while handling gear.
PicDeep exists to make those moments easier to preserve without turning the dive into a photography session.
The problem
Current underwater capture is still too demanding.
Today, getting high-quality underwater footage often means bulky equipment, expensive gear, manual control, and extra attention taken away from the dive itself.
Risk feels high
People worry about damage, loss, currents, and navigation.
Gear gets in the way
Existing options can feel expensive, heavy, tethered, or complex.
Survey signal
The demand is emotional, but the barriers are practical.
Wanted stunning underwater photos or videos
46%
Wanted memorable shots of themselves or dive buddies
46%
Satisfaction with current capture methods
2.76 / 5
Had never used an underwater drone
91%
Comfort with learning new technology
4.20 / 5
Worried about losing or damaging the drone
74%
Worried about currents and underwater navigation
64%
Average discouragement score for high cost
3.54 / 5
Our first idea
A companion-first capture system for divers.
Milo is our concept for turning underwater photography from a risky, gear-heavy task into an easy companion-like experience. The product is still in validation, so this page focuses on the problem and the direction we are testing.
Engineered Excellence
Capture without constant piloting
Explore gesture-led and simple interaction patterns so divers can stay focused on the water, not on controls.
Reduce gear friction
Design around a compact companion form that fits the realities of travel, diving, snorkeling, and spontaneous use.
Address loss and navigation anxiety
Validate guidance, awareness, and recovery behaviors that make people feel more confident using autonomous capture underwater.
Prioritize the diver in the memory
Capture the experience from the outside, so people can remember themselves and their dive buddies inside the moment.
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