Overview
Marine is a fully sealed IP67 quadcopter built for US Coast Guard, port authorities, offshore wind, oil-and-gas platforms, and commercial fishing fleets. Salt-fog-rated electronics, corrosion-resistant frame, marine VHF AIS receiver, and hand-catch / hand-launch operation make it deployable from a moving small vessel without a landing pad.
Mission Profile
- Coast Guard search-and-rescue from cutters and patrol boats
- Port-authority and harbor surveillance
- Offshore wind farm and oil platform inspection
- Commercial fishing fleet fish-finding and net management
- Anti-piracy and maritime domain awareness
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Takeoff weight | 4.8 kg |
| Diagonal wheelbase | 695 mm |
| Max flight time | 45 minutes |
| Max horizontal speed | 25 m/s |
| Max wind resistance | Level 8 (20.7 m/s) |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m MSL |
| Operating temp | -20 °C to 50 °C |
| Ingress rating | IP67 (full immersion-tolerant) |
| Salt-fog rated | ASTM B117, 96 hours |
Camera & Sensors
- Garudeus EO/IR Maritime gimbal — 3-axis stabilized, corrosion-treated
- EO: 4K/60fps, 56× hybrid zoom, anti-glare polarizer
- IR: 640×512 radiometric thermal
- Marine AIS receiver (VHF 161.975 / 162.025 MHz)
- Search-light payload (5,000 lumens)
- Loudhailer (115 dB at 1m)
- Floatation collar (auto-inflating) standard
Propulsion
- Brushless 4108 motors, 480 KV, marine-coated US-wound
- 50A automotive-grade ESCs, US-assembled, conformal coated
- 15” folding carbon-fiber propellers, marine-grade
Flight Controller & Avionics
- Garudeus Atlas-Marine — dual STM32H753, US-assembled, conformal coated
- Triple-redundant IMU, dual barometer
- Multi-band GNSS with RTK
- AeroLink OS-Marine — vessel-relative navigation, moving-deck landing, return-to-vessel
- AIS overlay on operator display
Communications
- Garudeus AeroLink Defense — encrypted 2.4/5.2/5.8 GHz
- 20 km transmission range over water
- 4G/5G modem (where available)
- Iridium SBD failsafe telemetry
Compliance & Certifications
- NDAA Section 848 compliant
- Blue UAS Cleared listing in progress
- FAA Remote ID compliant
- USCG-aligned design (COMDTINST evaluation in progress)
- Designed and assembled in Moreno Valley, California
Operating Envelope
Day / night. IP67. -20 °C to +50 °C. Saltwater splash and brief immersion tolerated. Auto-floatation deploys on water-contact sensor.
What’s in the Box
- Marine aircraft (with floatation collar pre-armed)
- Garudeus RC-Tac Marine controller, 7” sunlight display
- 2× TB55 Marine Smart Batteries (sealed, salt-rated)
- Hand-catch glove for ship-deck recovery
- Salt-fog rated transport case (Pelican Storm IM3300)
- Vessel-mount charging cradle
- Garudeus Mission Planner — Maritime edition
Available Accessories
- 360° marine search radar payload: $5,999
- Acoustic / sonar buoy drop module: $2,999
- Additional TB55 Marine battery: $429
- Iridium / Inmarsat over-the-horizon kit: $2,499