Exail, a leading provider of maritime autonomy solutions, has unveiled its new transoceanic Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV), the DriX O-16.
Benefiting from an autonomy of 3,500 Nm and a unique naval architecture that enables the USV to withstand the most severe ocean conditions, the new Drix O-16 has been designed for long-duration operations (up to 30 days) and can deploy multiple payloads and subsea assets.
The new USV leverages the successful track record of the already existing Drix USV. launched back in 2017 and that accumulates over 150,000 hours of operations at sea in more than 19 countries. The new Drix O-16 benefits from a hybrid propulsion, redundant architecture, advanced communication systems, as well as Al powered obstacle detection and avoidance capabilities. It offers a high level of reliability and operational efficiency, and new multi-mission capabilities, for enhanced autonomous operations at sea.
