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term durability in saltwater
environments.
For communications, the boat
comes equipped with LTE and
Iridium Short Burst Data (SBD)
as standard, with an optional
upgrade path to Starlink. A
future update will enable
direct-to-cell Starlink
operation, providing seamless
nearshore and offshore
connectivity via a single
modem.
The platform is designed for
accessibility and
customisation—whether for
researchers, educators, or
government users. It runs
open-source ArduPilot
software, supported by a
Raspberry Pi Compute
Module 4 (CM4) companion
computer.
All platform software will be
made open-source, allowing
full integration of third-party
sensors, mission logic, and
automation workflows.
Initial sea trials are underway,
with the first production run
launching shortly. This solar
USV is purpose-built for clear-
sky environments, ideal for
long-duration missions where
solar availability is high. It
complements our wind-
powered sailing USVs, which
excel in cloudy or winter
conditions
Trimaran version with solar
panels included