Oceandrone 13’
Oceandrone 13’ is an USV (Uncrewed Surface Vessel), equipped with state-of-the-art technology and advanced systems, allowing for a wide range of coastal missions.
Oceandrone® can operate autonomously or be remotely controlled through sophisticated programming from a remote control station.
Oceandrone 13’ excels in operations within coastal and confined areas, such as port surveillance, shallow water seabed mapping and surveying, coast patrolling and protecting underwater infrastructure.
The artificial intelligence on board allows for real-time data collection and analysis, critical for decision-making and strategic planning.
The propulsion system of Oceandrone® relies exclusively on zero-carbon sources, enabling it to achieve long endurance.
Weather Station
Wing Sail
EO/IR Camera
LIDAR
EO/IR Camera
Positioning System
Communication
Modular Gondola:
ADCP, Multibeam Sonar,
Sub bottom profiler, Hydrophone, USBL.
Key features
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Autonomous Navigation
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Artificial Intelligence
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Collision Avoidance
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Data Communication
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Sustainability
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Endurance
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Payloads
Autonomous
Navigation
Oceandrone®, AI’s system use robust Artificial Intelligence and decision-making modelling to improve USV operations and enable fully autonomous navigation, maximizing efficiency and safety.
OCEANDRONE includes Artificial Intelligence (AI) features, being:
- AI analyzes information gathered from cameras, Lidar, and sonar, enabling the identification and classification of vessels and foreign objects.
- AI analyzes weather data information enabling Oceandrone® to adapt its route to optimize safety and efficiency.
- In case of unexpected events or emergency situations, the AI can be programmed to respond appropriately, such as altering the route or notifying the control center.
Collision Avoidance System
- Oceandrone® is also equipped with a cutting-edge Collision Avoidance Technology
- The integration of LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) into the Oceandrone’s situational awareness system might be a significant advantage to autonomous navigation.
- This efficient Autonomous Navigation System allows safe sailing in crowded and restricted waters.
Source: Graphs excerpted from Oceandrone 13’’ prototype validation tests
Data Communication
Oceandrone’s robust communication infrastructure, which includes terrestrial (UHF, 4G, 5G), satellite, and advanced underwater acoustic communication, enables it to serve as a communication hub between ground, air, sea, and submarine assets, facilitating an agile framework for the cooperative use of data sources
Sustainability
Eco-Friendly Propulsion:
- Solar panels for zero CO2 production.
- Sail propulsion for efficient wind energy utilization.
- Electric motor auxiliary propulsion for operational flexibility.
- Operates silently with zero thermal footprint.
Innovative Sail Design:
- Patented telescopic wing-sail, the “pocket wing.”
- Adaptable to weather conditions for optimal performance.
Endurance
- Oceandrone® boasts extended operational periods thanks to its sail and solar panels, eliminating the need for refueling.
- The endurance of Oceandrone® positions it as a reliable and efficient USV for a variety of applications, including surveillance, research and environmental monitoring.
Payload options
For carrying out this various type of mission, on Oceandrone® can be mounted:
Acoustic
- Multibeam Sonar
- Single beam sonar
- Hydrophone
- Underwater Communication Systems (USBL)
- Ocean current
Atmospheric
- Wind Speed and Direction
- Air Temperature and Humidity
- Barometric Pressure
Ocean
- Photosynetically Active Radiation
- Chlorophyll
- Pressure, Temperature and Conductivity
- Wave Height and period
- Dissolved Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide
- Oil Spill Detector
Others
- Magnetometer
- Radar
- AIS (Automatic Identification System)
- EO/IR Camera (Electro-Optical/Infrared Camera)
- ESM (Electronic Support Measure)