Navigating an ocean of data. Delivering a world of possibility.
Saildrone is a US business that designs, manufactures and operates a fleet of the world’s most capable, proven and trusted, uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs). Predominantly powered by wind and solar, Saildrone USVs have a minimal carbon footprint, and are equipped with advanced sensors and AI technology to deliver critical data and intelligence from any ocean, at any time of year. Solutions include maritime domain awareness, ocean data and ocean mapping. Saildrone operations and data collection services are encrypted and secure.
Saildrone's patented wing technology was born from 10 years of R&D in pursuit of the land speed record. The company is headquartered in Alameda, CA, and backed by The Schmidt Family Foundation, Social Capital, Capricorn’s Technology Impact Fund, Lux Capital, Exor Seeds, and Horizons Ventures.
Media Releases
ABS Issues Approval in Principle for Saildrone Uncrewed Surface Vehicles
AIP, an important first step to full classification of a new maritime vehicle, was awarded to the Saildrone Voyager and Surveyor.
June 7, 2023
Read MoreSeabed 2030 and Saildrone Partner to Advance Global Ocean Mapping
The Memorandum of Understanding outlines a shared commitment to leveraging technological innovation to make bathymetric data available to the global community.
April 19, 2023
Read MoreSaildrone Scales Production of New Mid-size USV
To meet the growing demand for advanced data-collection capabilities at sea, Saildrone has developed the 33-foot Voyager designed for near-shore ocean mapping and maritime security missions.
March 28, 2023
Read MoreSaildrone Completes World-first Uncrewed Alaska Ocean Mapping Mission
Saildrone surveyed more than 45,000 square kilometers of previously unknown ocean floor around Alaska’s Aleutian Islands and off the California coast to address ocean exploration gaps in remote areas.
March 7, 2023
Read MoreSaildrone Captures Video Inside Category 4 Hurricane Fiona
For the second year, NOAA and Saildrone are hurricane chasing with uncrewed wind-powered vehicles.
September 22, 2022
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Writing About Saildrone
Saildrone (capitalized) refers to the company Saildrone, Inc. and should be capitalized.
The vehicle, saildrone, is written in lower case. Specific saildrones are known by their number, i.e. SD 1020.
Saildrone Explorer and Saildrone Surveyor are capitalized.
Saildrones may also be referred to as unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) or ocean drones.
