DIODON HP30 Waterproof UAV

DIODON HP30 | Eyes-in-the-Sky for Complex Maritime Operations

DIODON HP30 is the world’s first inflatable, fully waterproof micro-UAV designed specifically for ISR operations in maritime and aquatic environments. Weighing less than 2 kg, this compact yet capable drone is built for defense and security missions in challenging and hostile conditions, from offshore and coastal operations to inland waterways.

Engineered as a fully navalized system, the HP30 features innovative inflatable arms that make transport simple while delivering exceptional operational advantages. The air-filled arms inflate quickly using a small air pump, allowing the drone to be mission-ready within minutes. They also provide natural buoyancy, enabling safe landings on water and allowing the aircraft to float while awaiting recovery.

Purpose-built for reliability in harsh maritime environments, the DIODON HP30 reduces the risk of loss due to water exposure or salt corrosion while providing dependable day-and-night situational awareness. Its ground control station is designed for ease of use even with gloves, ensuring operators can deploy and control the system effectively under demanding field conditions.

By combining portability, maritime resilience, and rapid deployment, the DIODON HP30 delivers powerful new capabilities for coastal surveillance, maritime security, and tactical ISR missions, opening the door to new operational strategies in environments where traditional drones cannot operate.

Features:

Waterproofing:  IP67 Equivalent

Flight Time: 30 Minutes

Range:  3 Nautical Miles

MTOW:  Under 2 kg

Setup Time:  60 Seconds

Payload:  EO/IR Sensors

All Weather Drone System

The maritime-proof design of the DIODON HP30 system enables it to operate in harsh maritime, coastal, and high-humidity environments, even as weather conditions rapidly evolve. Providing units with the capability of operating when other drone systems are downed gives them a game-changing operational edge, from heavy rain and strong winds to icy, freezing conditions. Even in rough seas, if the drone flips over due to wave action, its Sea Flip function allows it to right itself autonomously and continue the mission without interruption.

• Heavy Rain:  IP67
• Wind:  Beaufort 7
• Waves:  Sea State 4
• Ice:  -10°C

ISR-Ready

Designed from the outset for ISR missions in maritime environments, the DIODON HP30 delivers reliable day and night situational awareness. Thanks to high-performance EO/IR sensors, it enables detection, identification and tracking of targets in low-light, night-time and degraded weather conditions. Thermal imaging improves visibility through haze, spray or darkness, while EO modes support precise visual assessment. Fully integrated into the system, ISR data is available in real time to support fast, informed decision-making at sea.

User-Friendly GCS

The 100% waterproof DIODON GCS MK.2 controller is designed for operational simplicity and reliability in the harshest maritime conditions. Its robust, sealed construction ensures full functionality even under rain, salt spray, and shifting weather, while its glove-compatible design maintains ease of use during high-pressure operations.

The specifically developed piloting interface is both intuitive and efficient, reducing cognitive load and enabling fast, precise decision-making in the field. Built with operator feedback in mind, the GCS MK.2 shortens training time and ensures mission readiness, delivering seamless control when it matters most.

Integration as a Core Capability

Beyond standalone use, the DIODON HP30 is engineered for seamless integration within naval platforms and command architectures. Through dedicated deployment hardware, C2/CMS interfacing and UAV × USV interoperability, it delivers a fully connected air-sea capability, enabling coordinated operations between aerial, surface and command assets within complex maritime systems.

The DIODON HP30 - A Trully Seaworthy System

Applications

Coastal Surveillance:  Detect, identify, and track suspicious activities such as illegal trafficking, fishing, or pollution. It extends patrol reach, strengthens maritime law enforcement, and provides real-time intelligence for faster response.

Search & Rescue (SAR):  Add an autonomous aerial observer to your crew. Quickly locate survivors, cover blind spots, and maintain visual contact during harsh weather or night-time operations, without exposing rescuers to unnecessary risks.

Visit, Board, Search & Seizure (VBSS):  The DIODON HP30 increases pre-boarding situational awareness, providing a full 360° view of the target vessel for enhanced spatial understanding. During search and seizure, it maintains persistent surveillance and covers critical blind spots to ensure team safety and efficiency.

Covert, Beaching & Inland Water Operations:  Rely on high-performance IR imaging for clear, actionable vision during night beaching and inland-water insertions. Compact, quiet and fully waterproof, it provides discreet overwatch from the waterline to the shore.

In the Box

1 - DIODON HP30 UAV
1 - Waterproof Mark 2 DIODON GCS Mk.2
3 - Waterproof DIODON HP30 Batteries
1 - DIODON HP30 Handpump
1 - Drone Battery Charger
1 - Drone Battery Checker
1 - GCS Charger
1 - Micro-ODU USB Connexion Cable
1 - Ethernet RJ45 Broadcasting Cable
1 - Navy Hook Recovery Strap
1 - Set of Deported Antennas
1 - Autonomously Powered Strobe Rdcovery Light
1 - UN3481-Certified Transport Case
1 - Custom-Adapted Backpack

Specifications