From the River, For the River
Every year, millions of tons of plastic flow into the ocean, mostly through rivers. We believe that addressing plastic waste at the source from the river itself allows us to prevent the impact before it reaches the sea.
Hydrone is an ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) designed to help capture plastic waste in rivers while monitoring water conditions in real time. Controlled by an operator from the surface via tether, equipped with a camera for underwater navigation and monitoring.
Built using 3D-printed PETG and off-the-shelf sensors, developed through multiple design iterations not just as a prototype, but as a scalable solution deployable across rivers and communities, opening collaboration opportunities with local governments.
Remotely Operated Vehicle for river operations.
Monitor water conditions in real time.
Helps capture plastic waste in rivers.
Monitors pH, TDS, turbidity, and temperature.
Hydrone Field Operation Documentation.
Controlled from the Surface
Operators monitor the camera, sensor data, system status, and control Hydrone movement directly through the Control Center — using a tether and live camera feed from the ESP32-CAM.
Why Does HYDRONE Exist?
Indonesian Waters Free from Plastic Waste and Microplastics
We believe every river, lake, and coastal water in Indonesia deserves to be free from plastic threats that destroy ecosystems and endanger human health.
- Clean macroplastic waste from water bodies before they fragment into microplastics.
- Filter microplastics down to 5 microns already dispersed throughout the water column.
- Generate real-time water quality data to support environmental research and policy.
- Develop affordable water cleaning technology that can be widely deployed.
- Contribute to SDG 6, 12, and 14 through data-driven technological innovation.
Have questions or want to collaborate?
The Hydrone team is ready to discuss ROV tech and water monitoring.