Modernizing water rescue to save lives and keep first responders safe
We are obsessed with helping first responders be the heroes and still make it home every night. Their success is our success.
Our Purpose
Equipping teams with modern sonar technology to save lives
At AquaEye, our mission is to revolutionize water rescue by empowering first responders with advanced, intuitive sonar designed to save lives. Born out of the need for faster and more effective rescue solutions, AquaEye was created to bridge the gap between traditional methods and modern innovation.
We are committed to supporting firefighters, lifeguards, police, and rescue teams with tools that prioritize rescue, recovery, and responder safety. By simplifying active sonar technology into portable, easy-to-use devices, we help rescuers to act faster, locate targets more accurately, and reduce risks in high-pressure scenarios.
Every feature of AquaEye is designed with a single purpose: to make water rescues safer, faster, and more successful—because when lives are at stake, every second counts.
OUR VALUES
Putting lives first, every time
At AquaEye, we believe in making a difference where it matters most—saving lives. Our values reflect our commitment to empowering rescuers, innovating with purpose, and putting people first in every decision we make.
Give a damn
Care Deeply: about what we build, who we sell to and who we work with.
Be ambitious
Take initiative and do hard things.
Prioritize with intention
We can’t get it all done – work on what matters most and take care of yourself.
Team
Our leadership
Committed to innovation, expertise and leadership in water rescue technology.
Join our team
We are always looking for top talent to grow our team and impact.
Backed by the best
AquaEye is proud to be supported by some of the most trusted names in innovation and impact investing. Our investors share our mission to revolutionize water rescue, equipping first responders with the tools they need to save lives.
With their support and belief in our vision, AquaEye continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in life-saving technology.
TEAM AQUAEYE
Stronger together – partnering with rescue professionals
Team AquaEye is a network of water rescue professionals around the world who share our mission of saving lives. From firefighters and lifeguards to police and search-and-rescue teams, our technology empowers responders to act faster and with greater precision during critical moments. Together, we’re transforming water rescue and recovery, making every mission safer and more effective.
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In the news
Carlyn Loncaric: The Engineer Turning Frontline Experience into Life-Saving Tech
Carlyn Loncaric, founder and CEO of AquaEye (formerly VodaSafe), leads a Vancouver-based company developing AI-assisted sonar technology for...
Westerly Fire Department prepares to deploy new ‘AquaEye Pro Sonar’ for water rescues
The Westerly Fire Department has acquired the AquaEye Pro, a state-of-the-art handheld sonar that will soon be added to its water rescue...
Cape Fire Department trains firefighters in new technology to aid in water rescue
Cape Girardeau firefighters are now training with AquaEye, a new hand-held sonar device that uses artificial intelligence to quickly locate...
‘That’s where unfortunately the deceased will start coming up’ | Dive team moves search operations downstream near Canyon Lake
The dive team is also using a device KENS 5 told you about earlier this week, which uses sonar and AI to search the waters. The dive team says...
Innovative device uses AI to aid divers in murky Guadalupe River amid search-and-recovery efforts
Visibility is one of the challenges faces by divers as search efforts continue at the Guadalupe River in Kerr County. Now a device is being used...
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster Announces $1M AquaEye ROV Mounted Sonar Project
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster today announced the $1 million AquaEye ROV Mounted Sonar Project led by VodaSafe. VodaSafe has launched a 12-month...
U.S. uncertainty changes stakes for B.C. startups at Web Summit Vancouver
The international tech conference Web Summit that landed in Vancouver this week is the kind of big-pond event that British Columbia’s startup...
Beneath the Surface: A Glimpse into Portage County Water Rescue Training
So, the Portage County Water Rescue Team heroes have had a busy Autumn. They have graciously invited this reporter to attend some of their...
VodaSafe Revolutionizes Underwater Recovery with AI-driven Handheld Sonar
Canadian Company VodaSafe is changing underwater search & rescue operations around the world with AquaEye, a world-first handheld sonar...
LIFESAVING TECH: NFM Fire District dive team receives sonar donation
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla — North Fort Myers Elk Lodge donation equips team with faster, life-saving rescue technology.Making waves in rescue...
Westerly Fire Department prepares to deploy new ‘AquaEye Pro Sonar’ for water rescues
The Westerly Fire Department has acquired the AquaEye Pro, a state-of-the-art handheld sonar that will soon be added to its water rescue...
Cape Fire Department trains firefighters in new technology to aid in water rescue
Cape Girardeau firefighters are now training with AquaEye, a new hand-held sonar device that uses artificial intelligence to quickly locate...
‘That’s where unfortunately the deceased will start coming up’ | Dive team moves search operations downstream near Canyon Lake
The dive team is also using a device KENS 5 told you about earlier this week, which uses sonar and AI to search the waters. The dive team says...
Innovative device uses AI to aid divers in murky Guadalupe River amid search-and-recovery efforts
Visibility is one of the challenges faces by divers as search efforts continue at the Guadalupe River in Kerr County. Now a device is being used...
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster Announces $1M AquaEye ROV Mounted Sonar Project
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster today announced the $1 million AquaEye ROV Mounted Sonar Project led by VodaSafe. VodaSafe has launched a 12-month...
U.S. uncertainty changes stakes for B.C. startups at Web Summit Vancouver
The international tech conference Web Summit that landed in Vancouver this week is the kind of big-pond event that British Columbia’s startup...
Beneath the Surface: A Glimpse into Portage County Water Rescue Training
So, the Portage County Water Rescue Team heroes have had a busy Autumn. They have graciously invited this reporter to attend some of their...
VodaSafe Revolutionizes Underwater Recovery with AI-driven Handheld Sonar
Canadian Company VodaSafe is changing underwater search & rescue operations around the world with AquaEye, a world-first handheld sonar...
LIFESAVING TECH: NFM Fire District dive team receives sonar donation
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla — North Fort Myers Elk Lodge donation equips team with faster, life-saving rescue technology.Making waves in rescue...
Meet Carlyn Loncaric, Founder & CEO of VodaSafe, Whose Groundbreaking Tech is Saving Lives in Open Water Searches
With over 10 years of experience as a lifeguard, combined with her background in engineering, Carlyn Loncaric knew there had to be a way to...




























