This company develops dual-domain drone systems that seamlessly integrate commercial airborne and underwater operations. Their submersible UAV technology allows for faster and less expensive oceanic exploration by eliminating weather-related delays common to traditional vessels. The platform supports various missions including infrastructure inspection, search and rescue, and reconnaissance using HD camera, infrared, and sonar detection options.
Funding
$256K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Traditional methods of oceanic exploration and inspection are often hampered by weather-related delays and high operational costs associated with crewed vessels and submersibles. These limitations can significantly impede critical tasks such as infrastructure inspection, search and rescue operations, and marine research.
Solution
SubUAS has developed the Naviator, a dual-environment drone system capable of seamless transitions between underwater and aerial operation. This integrated platform eliminates the need for separate vehicles and specialized crews, reducing both time and expense. The Naviator can withstand harsh marine conditions, enabling efficient data collection and inspection in environments previously inaccessible or cost-prohibitive. Advanced flight control software allows for precise route planning and execution, while customizable sensor configurations enable the drone to adapt to a wide range of mission requirements.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes organizations involved in infrastructure inspection (oil & gas, offshore wind), search and rescue operations, marine research, harbor access reconnaissance, and recreational sport fishing.
Features
- Operates both underwater (up to 1000ft depth) and in the air with seamless transition
- Available in multiple sizes (Babiator, Naviator, Naviator XL) with varying payload capacities (2lbs to 70lbs)
- Configurable with EO/RGB cameras, infrared sensors, Doppler radars, echosounders, acoustic comms, and imaging sonars
- Flight control software enables optimized flight planning for single or multiple drones
- Communication range up to 10 miles
- Endurance of up to 120 minutes underwater and 45 minutes airborne
- AWS platform integration for data performance and reliability