Saildrone

Overview

Saildrone, Inc. is a U.S.-based company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Alameda, California. The company specializes in designing, manufacturing, and operating autonomous unmanned surface vehicles (USVs), known as saildrones. These wind- and solar-powered ocean drones are used to collect oceanographic, meteorological, and maritime data.

With a fleet of USVs in three main classes—Explorer, Voyager, and Surveyor—the company addresses scientific research, environmental monitoring, maritime security, and deep-water mapping demands. Saildrone partners with government agencies and research institutions, including NOAA, NASA, and the U.S. Navy, delivering innovative, scalable, and environmentally friendly data collection solutions for global ocean research and monitoring.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 510-326-0946
• Website: saildrone.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/saildrone-inc

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Autonomous unmanned surface vehicles (USVs)
• Oceanographic, meteorological, and maritime data collection
• Scientific research & environmental monitoring
• Maritime security and surveillance
• Deep-water mapping & seabed surveys
• Partnerships with government agencies and research institutions
• Exploration and innovation in ocean data platforms
• Climate and weather data support
• Machine learning and big data analytics
• Fleet management of ocean drones
• Environmental sustainability solutions
• Renewable energy ocean vehicles
• Marine research and ocean science innovation

Technologies Used

• Amazon AWS
• Atlassian Cloud
• Gmail
• Google Apps
• Mailchimp Mandrill
• NetSuite
• React
• React Redux
• Remote
• Route 53
• Salesforce
• Webflow

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• NOAA
• NASA
• U.S. Navy