Drawing lines on a map isn’t enough to protect our oceans. Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) need strong, sustained monitoring—combining patrols, science, tech, and community partnerships to safeguard cultural sites and sustainable ocean use. Saildrione USVs are an integral part of this system of systems to deter intrusions while collecting vital oceanographic data to turn “paper parks” into thriving, living protections that fuel both conservation and the blue economy. Read the full piece by Brian Connon, Saildrone VP Ocean Mapping: https://lnkd.in/e4-eMHSN
Saildrone
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Alameda, California 32,146 followers
Saildrone provides comprehensive turnkey solutions for autonomous maritime security, ocean mapping, and ocean data.
About us
Saildrone is a defense company delivering maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance products to military, homeland security, and commercial customers. Saildrone unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) are extreme-endurance platforms equipped with advanced sensors and proprietary AI to provide persistent insights above and below the sea surface. Insights that support border security, law enforcement, undersea infrastructure protection, hydrography, and naval power applications. With more than 2,000,000 nautical miles sailed and 50,000 days at sea, Saildrone USVs are trusted by governments across the planet and set the standard for cost-efficient maritime intelligence in the world's harshest environments.
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http://www.saildrone.com
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- Industry
- Defense and Space Manufacturing
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Alameda, California
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2014
- Specialties
- data, dataservices, technology, unmanned systems, autonomous vehicles, maritime security, bathymetry, ocean mapping, hydrography, illegal fishing, defense, offshore energy, survey, ocean drone, defense, critical infrastructure security, and C5ISRT
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1050 W Tower Ave
Alameda, California 94501, US
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450 8th Ave SE
Suite 120
St Petersburg, Florida 33701, US
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555 13th St NW
Suite #450
Washington, District of Columbia 20004, US
Employees at Saildrone
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Jacob Arup Bratting Pedersen
Man. Dir. and Partner at Denmark's Export & Investment Fund - Direct Investment
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Dipender Saluja
Partner, Managing Director, Capricorn Investment Group
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Ted Grubb
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John Mustin
Vice Admiral US Navy (ret) | National Security | Large Scale Business Transformation | Future Tech | Visionary Leader
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#Autonomous ships aren't the future — they're already here. https://lnkd.in/g4tB8hgr 🚢 That was one of the insights shared by Saildrone President and Retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral John Mustin on an episode of 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞, an ABS #Podcast. 🎙️ In this episode, John and leaders from ABS discussed safety, human oversight and regulations related to the fast-growing market for unmanned surface vehicles. Listen to the episode now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and more.
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On the new episode of American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)’s podcast, Setting Course, Saildrone President John Mustin has a conversation about USVs and the future of maritime operations. “Our vessels have operated continuously with the US Navy for years, and we’ve been building an operational record that demonstrates perception, reliability, and trust.” Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gVYZdVci
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Saildrone is hiring! If you're interested in joining our fast-moving, mission-driven team, check out these roles and more at go.saildrone.com/4mXk04h
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We were honored to welcome VADM Jarosław Ziemiański, Inspector of the Polish Navy, to the Saildrone booth at BALTEXPO - International Maritime and Military Fair. Joining him in the conversation were Saildrone President John Mustin and Director, International Defence Matthew (Matt) Woody—a great moment to share our vision for the next generation of maritime security. Poland’s Baltic coastline plays a vital role in regional stability, and at Saildrone, we believe that persistent, autonomous systems are essential to closing gaps in maritime domain awareness—especially in contested and complex waters. We look forward to collaborating with NATO partners to bring Saildrone USVs into service, helping to safeguard maritime approaches, protect undersea infrastructure, and maintain an informed and resilient presence in the Baltic Sea. #Baltexpo
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In this Q&A with Gazeta Morska, Saildrone President John Mustin says, "Traditional fleets alone cannot provide the scale or persistence required, given simple constraints on force size and availability. Autonomous maritime platforms address the limitations of conventional fleets by offering long-endurance, highly capable, risk-free presence at sea." From the Gulf of Finland to the Danish Straits, Saildrone USVs are helping NATO allies strengthen maritime resilience. Read the full article: 🇺🇸 https://lnkd.in/gxTi7vsq 🇵🇱 https://lnkd.in/g5NWY6ji Meet Saildrone at BALTEXPO - International Maritime and Military Fair this week, stand C.59 in the Defense sector.
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Saildrone is coming to Gdansk next week for BALTEXPO - International Maritime and Military Fair 2025! Make sure to visit our booth and don't miss John Mustin on the Dual-use Technologies Panel on Thursday, October 2. 🇵🇱 🇵🇱
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From Alameda to the world 🌍 We’re honored that the Saildrone Voyager, designed and built in Alameda, is a Top 4 finalist in the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in California contest! 🚀🌊 Maritime intelligence is essential for protecting our oceans—and our USVs deliver it in the *coolest* way possible 😎 Voting is open today through Thursday! https://lnkd.in/gCVcfrXh
🏁 Meet your Top 4 products! More than 150,000 votes later, here are the finalists in the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in California contest: Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works: X-59 made in Palmdale Phillips 66’s Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex: Sustainable Aviation Fuel made in Rodeo Saildrone’s Voyager made in Alameda Siemens’s Amtrak Airo Trainset made in Sacramento 🏆 Which innovation will take the title? Voting opens Monday, September 29, and it’s all up to YOU! 🔗 Learn more at coolestthingcalifornia.com
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NATO’s security in the Baltic depends on more than ships and aircraft—persistent autonomous systems are now essential. Ahead of #Baltexpo in Gdansk, Poland, Saildrone President John Mustin on the role of USVs in safeguarding the maritime domain in the Baltic: https://lnkd.in/g8-NMSjU Will you be visiting Baltexpo? Find Saildrone in the Defense sector at stand C.59. John Mustin will participate in the Dual-Use Technologies panel on Thursday, Oct 9, 13:00-14:00. BALTEXPO - International Maritime and Military Fair
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Supporting national security requires bold, innovative solutions. Saildrone is seeking dedicated and driven professionals to address critical challenges in maritime autonomy. Find all our open roles here: https://lnkd.in/gTHrPAug
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