FULLY MANAGED MISSION SERVICE

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Saildrone provides a fully managed Mission‑as‑a‑Service (MAAS) that delivers end‑to‑end autonomous maritime operations, in which Saildrone owns, operates, and services the vehicles, while customers remain in control of mission profiles and deliverables.

In this model, data is delivered seamlessly into existing COPs, allowing customers to deploy assets rapidly without long procurement cycles or capital outlay.

Removes Barriers to Entry

No need to procure, operate, maintain, or integrate new autonomous platforms. Missions can begin immediately using Saildrone-owned assets and established operational infrastructure.

Reduced Cost and Risk

MAAS consolidates acquisition, training, maintenance, logistics, and operational expense into a predictable service model. Partners avoid initial R&D, capital expenses, and long-term platform ownership risk.

Accelerates Time to Mission

Turnkey deployment enables rapid scaling to new regions or mission types in response to emerging threats or evolving needs without procurement lead times or workforce ramp-up.

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How it Works
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Augment Assets and Increase Mission Efficacy

Saildrone extends sensing coverage and reduces operator burden by deploying, operating, and maintaining USVs as a managed service. Partners gain access to the Saildrone team of specialized, skilled staff, including Pilots, Mission Managers, and Data Scientists, as well as Saildrone’s deep technical expertise for complex maritime tasks, eliminating the need to hire or appoint additional resources.

Accomplish your mission more efficiently by integrating Saildrone’s advanced technology into the hybrid fleet or hedge force.

Mission Deployment

Saildrone handles end-to-end logistics and operations, beginning with mission planning and deployment. Saildrone Mission Management works with operators and customer decision-makers to efficiently and strategically determine deployment zones and pinpoint optimal routes to meet the needs of dynamic mission sets.

Mission Execution

Saildrone USVs remain on mission for months at a time with zero manning burden. Data is accessed 24/7/365 via secure API, which seamlessly integrates into common operating pictures (COPs) and analytical platforms.

Data Delivery

Edge-processed data is delivered in real time, enabling enhanced decision-making and responsiveness.

Post Mission

On mission completion, Saildrone Mission Management oversees all the logistics and operations of fleet recovery.

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Bringing 21st-century Technology to Maritime Operations

Saildrone technology is revolutionizing how defense, civil government, and commercial organizations access real-time, accurate data to monitor and protect our seas, extending the reach of manned assets and allowing them to focus on the highest-value missions.

Revolutionizing Cable Route Surveys with USVs

A landmark mission proving autonomous vehicles can match traditional survey performance while cutting costs, risks, and emissions in deep-ocean mapping.

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Number of Surveyor USVs

4,500 km

Area covered

5,500 meters

Max depth surveyed

Enhancing Border Monitoring with Persistent MDA

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Number of vehicles

30,000

Number of detections

94%

Operational efficiency

Operationalizing Saildrone to Counter Drug Trafficking and Illegal Fishing

The Navy brought unmanned systems to US Fourth Fleet to support long-term operations that counter drug trafficking and illegal fishing.

12,500 sq nm

Total area covered

116,000

Unique contacts detected

$4.25

Cost per sq nm per day

Integrating USVs & AI into an Operational Maritime Environment

The US Navy’s 5th Fleet and its regional partners created a network of unmanned systems, networks, and AI tools to detect abnormal maritime behaviors and cue manned ships to respond.

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Number of vehicles

2

Deployment locations

Improving Hurricane Rapid Intensification Forecasting

The biggest challenge to hurricane forecasting is rapid intensification, which can have a huge impact if a storm intensifies just before landfall.

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Number of vehicles

109.83 kts

Highest wind speed recorded

14.15 m

Highest significant wave height

Mapping the Gulf of Maine to Identify Deep-sea Coral Habitat

The Gulf of Maine is one of the United States’ highest mapping priorities due to its significant commercial fisheries supported by diverse habitats.

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Number of vehicles

184

Mission days

1,122 sq nm

Area surveyed