RAD is a developer of advanced electric propulsion and autonomous vessel control solutions for unmanned and crewed maritime platforms. Designed for defence, security and commercial applications, the company’s integrated propulsion, power management and autonomy ecosystem enables vessels to operate with exceptionally low acoustic, vibration and thermal signatures while reducing maintenance requirements and operating costs.
Unmanned Systems Technology (UST) is pleased to announce the addition of RAD to our global supplier ecosystem. As a Gold supplier, RAD is showcasing an innovative portfolio of electric propulsion systems and autonomous vessel control technologies engineered to enhance the performance, efficiency and operational capability of unmanned surface vessels (USVs), autonomous maritime platforms and marine robotics.
Combining compact permanent magnet motors, intelligent power management and advanced vessel control software, RAD’s solutions deliver quiet, highly responsive propulsion while seamlessly integrating with autonomy systems for precise waypoint tracking, station keeping and autonomous manoeuvring.
Key products and capabilities include:
RAD 40 – A compact 40 kW electric outboard propulsion system delivering the equivalent thrust of a conventional 60 hp engine, featuring integrated 180-degree drive-by-wire steering, maintenance-free closed-circuit cooling and an IP67-rated design.
RAD 120 – A high-performance 120 kW near-silent electric propulsion system with fully integrated drive-by-wire architecture, flexible battery compatibility and multiple connectivity options including NMEA2000, Wi-Fi and GSM.
RAD Power Console – An all-in-one propulsion and battery solution combining the RAD 40 motor with an integrated power system for rapid installation and reduced thermal and acoustic signatures.
RAD Autonomy Core – A modular, propulsion-agnostic autonomy platform enabling remote vessel operation and scalable autonomy up to Degree 3, with secure communications and built-in fallback control capabilities.
Axon – An onboard hardware and firmware platform providing the core infrastructure for autonomous vessel control, system coordination and real-time data management across propulsion, navigation, sensors and communications.
Designed with the benefit of extensive experience across the defence, commercial marine and research sectors, RAD’s integrated technology ecosystem provides a practical pathway to electrification and autonomous vessel operations. Its modular architecture simplifies deployment on both new-build and existing platforms while enabling operators to improve mission effectiveness, lower maintenance requirements and reduce overall operating costs.
To learn more about RAD’s advanced electric propulsion and autonomous vessel control solutions, visit their full profile on Unmanned Systems Technology.
