ManufacturerSaildrone Inc.Robot model · No. 1Saildrone Explorer
Marine & Underwater Robots · Research & Development
Key factCommercially operational – available through Saildrone managed missions/services · 1–3 knots
Model specifications
AvailabilityCommercially operational – available through Saildrone managed missions/services
Average speed1–3 knots
CommunicationsSatellite
Draft2 m
Electronics/sensor powerSolar energy
Endurance12+ months / up to 365 continuous days
Length7 m / 23 ft
NationalityUnited States
Operation24/7
Primary propulsionWind – Saildrone Wing
RangeUnlimited
Vehicle typeUncrewed Surface Vehicle (USV)
Wing height5 m / 15 ft
About the Saildrone Explorer
Saildrone Explorer is a 7-meter autonomous uncrewed surface vehicle designed for persistent ocean monitoring and data collection. Powered primarily by wind with solar-powered sensors and electronics, it can operate continuously at sea for 12+ months while collecting and transmitting meteorological, oceanographic, fisheries and maritime-domain-awareness data from remote and extreme environments.
Typical applications: Research & Development, Inspections, Security & Surveillance, Exploration.
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