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by aaron695 1926 days ago
> BlueROV2 costs almost $3000[1]

If they could do this for as cheap as $100,000 and 10% maintenance then it would sell out.

I think even with millions of dollars it wont work well enough to deploy.

Cost of just the cameras to detect drowning -

"The cost to install Poseidon will vary depending on the size, specifications and number of pools. The average cost to manufacture and install the system in a standard pool is between $150,000 – $350,000." - https://drowningprevention.com.au/#:~:text=Cost,pool%20facil....

Here's $6,000,000 for shark spotting using an easier tech -

https://www.zdnet.com/article/au8m-fleet-of-shark-spotting-d...

(A SMART drumline is a buoy that sends a sms when the hook gets pulled on - https://www.sharksmart.nsw.gov.au/technology-trials-and-rese...)