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Saildrone Voyager

10 m electric USV with Saildrone Wing for persistent coastal surveillance and nearshore mapping; first Class-certified USV (2023).

Description

Voyager is a 10-meter USV for persistent coastal surveillance and nearshore mapping. It provides continuous maritime ISR, seafloor characterization and real-time domain awareness with no crew. In 2023 Voyager received a first Class certificate issued for a USV.

Key features

  • Electric motor with the Saildrone Wing as auxiliary propulsion
  • AIS, PTZ infrared camera and radar
  • Seafloor mapping and sound velocity profiler
  • Starlink connectivity and environmental sensors

Applications

  • Coastal ISR, counter-drug and illegal-fishing operations (US Navy 4th Fleet missions covered 12,500 sq nm)
  • Nearshore and habitat mapping, such as the Gulf of Maine
  • Sub-bottom profiling with an industry-standard payload

Specifications

Length10 m
PropulsionElectric motor + Saildrone Wing (auxiliary)

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