Saildrone and Meta Complete First Unmanned, Autonomous Deep-Water Route Survey in the North Atlantic

Uncrewed surface vehicles usher in new era of ocean observation

Uncrewed surface vehicles usher in new era of ocean observation A new network of ocean robots could solve longstanding scientific challenges. Saildrone 1090 departs San Francisco Bay on September 16, 2024 at the start of the Tropical Pacific Observing System mission.  (Image credit: NOAA) Download Image June 4, 2025 Research Ocean & Coasts uncrewed systems ocean measurements and observations 0 Off

Saildrone and Meta Complete First Unmanned, Autonomous Deep-Water Route Survey in the North Atlantic

In a first-of-its-kind demonstration mission, Saildrone, in partnership with Meta, successfully completed a deep-water cable route survey in the North Atlantic using the Saildrone Surveyor, a 20-meter uncrewed surface vehicle (USV). Saildrone press release This innovative project represents a major milestone in the evolution of ocean survey technology, proving that autonomous platforms can deliver data quality and performance on par with traditi…

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

Saildrone Surveyor maps 4,500 km of seabed, marking a major shift in ocean survey capabilities In a landmark achievement for maritime technology, Saildrone and Meta have successfully completed a first-of-its-kind deep-water cable route survey using an uncrewed surface vehicle (USV). The 26-day mission took place in the North Atlantic during June and July 2024, using […] The post Saildrone and Meta Complete First Autonomous Deep-Ocean Cable Route…