The patent and designs are available at a price commensurate with the cost of development of a similarly capable vessel
INTRODUCING FOIL DRONE
The Next Generation of Ocean Capable Autonomous Vessels
Introducing Foil Drone
FROM THE DESIGN TO TECHNOLOGY
BACKGROUND
There are now numerous ocean capable drone manufacturing companies in existence with a wide variety of vessels, driven by waves, wind or motor. The technology is advancing and these vessels are now demonstrating the ability to reliably perform useful operations.
DEVELOPMENT
This new vessel has been designed by Chris Todter, principal designer and co-founder of Ocean Aero and SubSeaSail. These companies’ vessels are submergence capable, sailing drones, with solar power sufficient for sensor, computer and high bandwidth communications requirements.
DESIGN FEATURES
From the scalable size to the Hydrofoil borne for efficiency, speed, range the Foil Drone has unique design features.
This is an opportunity for a company already in the autonomous vessel industry wishing to diversify their product range, moving toward a high- performance vessel, without having to go through a multi year development program.
Key Features
OF THE REVOLUTIONARY FOIL DRONE
Scalable size
From 1 meter to 30+ meters, only limited by handling and storage considerations
Hydrofoil borne
Hydrofoil borne for efficiency, speed, range
Folding design
Folding design to reduce deck, storage, and transportation space
Starlink and cameras
Starlink and cameras for high bandwidth and real-time view from anywhere on planet’s oceans
Typical ASV
Typical ASV autonomy, waypoints, missions, and payload capabilities
AIS, Cameras and radar
AIS, Cameras and radar to be used for collision avoidance
2 person capability
2 person capability to launch and recover from shore/ship/dock
Low radar
Low radar and visual cross-section
Beachable
Beachable (with foils retracted)