<ul><li>Saildrone and Meta successfully completed the first autonomous deep-ocean cable route survey in the North Atlantic using an uncrewed surface vehicle (USV), marking a significant advancement in ocean survey capabilities.</li><li>The Saildrone Surveyor mapped over 4,500 kilometers of seabed with a multibeam sonar system, achieving swath coverage of up to 10 kilometers in water depths as deep as 5,500 meters. It exceeded expectations in route fidelity, line keeping, data transmission, and depth accuracy.</li><li>The mission demonstrated the effectiveness of autonomous ocean mapping, showcasing the USV's high-resolution bathymetry delivery with reduced fuel consumption, cost, and environmental impact compared to traditional crewed survey vessels.</li><li>Saildrone plans to expand its fleet of Surveyor USVs to support various industries, focusing on longer mission ranges, weather resilience, and integration of technologies like AI navigation and expendable bathythermographs for future improvements.</li></ul>

Saildrone and Meta Complete First Autonomous Deep-Ocean Cable Route Survey

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