Diver Propulsion Vehicle

Go farther with your DPV and unlock more range, control, and freedom.

Picture covering more reef in a single dive than you ever could on fins, gliding past wrecks, slicing through current with ease, and saving your energy for what you actually came to see. The SDI Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) Course unlocks that experience. Learn how to fly underwater with confidence, control, and a whole lot more fun.

What you can expect to learn

  • DPV Equipment & Rigging

Learn how DPVs are built, selected, rigged, inspected, and maintained for reliable performance before every dive.

  • Trim, Propulsion & Maneuvering

Build the trim, trigger control, turning, parking, and speed skills needed for smooth, confident DPV handling.

  • Dive Planning & Gas Management

Plan DPV dives around gas, battery, and distance, with conservative turn points and clear backup options.

  • DPV Safety & Emergency Skills

Practice DPV failures, entanglement, gas sharing, and team separation, so your response is calm and rehearsed.

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