Saildrone resumes autonomous Great Lakes fishery surveys for USGS
Saildrone resumed uncrewed fishery surveys in the Great Lakes for the U.S. Geological Survey.
Evidence notes
- The 2023 mission operated Saildrone vehicle SD-1080 from Erie, Pennsylvania.
- The campaign collected fishery data using autonomous surface vehicles.
- An MBARI long-range autonomous underwater vehicle also participated in the wider survey programme.
Company context
Saildrone builds and operates uncrewed surface vehicles for maritime intelligence, ocean mapping, ISR and environmental monitoring. Its platforms combine wind or solar power, onboard sensing and autonomy for long-endurance ocean missions.