Chasing Gladius Mini S Underwater Drone & Grabber Claw Test | Small Object Recovery

Test it Tuesday: This video documents a first open water test of an underwater drone and grabber claw at Mermet Springs Quarry. The goal was to evaluate basic handling, video and lighting performance, and small object recovery in real conditions, while also exploring the submerged school bus wreck. This is an initial, real-world test—not a polished demo. Everything shown reflects first-time use, including handling, limitations, and early observations on how the grabber claw performs for retrieval tasks in open water. Future videos will build on this test with refined techniques, additional recovery scenarios, and deeper dives into overall operational performance. 00:00 - Intro 00:33 - Location information 01:16 - Deploying the drone 01:22 - Drone diving 02:15 - Site orientation 02:29 - Drone dive 1 08:22 - Video color grading 10:13 - Surfacing drone 11:30 - Grabber claw function 12:40 - Drone landing 13:13 - Drone dive 2 14:20 - Claw function in motion 14:40 - Drone surfacing 14:55 - Navigation with tether 15:20 - Grabber claw test 1 16:44 - Grabber claw test 2 19:33 - Drone dive 3 20:30 - Test Summary Some footage in this video was provided by a third party and is used with permission. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some other links may be affiliate links, meaning I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Some products may be provided by manufacturers for review. Opinions are my own. Browse My Gear & Recommended Equipment: https://www.amazon.com/shop/stanleysc... CHASING GLADIUS MINI S: https://bit.ly/45uqYr6 Exclusive Discount Code: SCUBA5