Saildrone Inc., in partnership with Meta, completed a deep-water cable route survey using the 20-m uncrewed surface vehicle, Saildrone Surveyor.
The demonstration showed that autonomous platforms can provide data quality comparable to traditional crewed survey vessels while reducing risk and cost.
The 26-day survey in the North Atlantic mapped over 4,500 km of seabed with exceptional accuracy and without outside assistance.
The success of the mission opens the door for wider adoption of USVs in various industries and highlights the sustainable advantages of uncrewed systems.