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The USV Inspector 90 is a versatile drone platform powered by hydrojet propulsion, offering multiple operation modes including autonomous, remote control, and onboard steering. Its high performance and precision make it an effective tool for protection missions, routine operations, Mine Countermission (MCM), and Rapid Environmental Assessment. Its open design allows for the integration of a wide range of payloads.
Features
- Compact and Robust Design : built to withstand harsh maritime conditions, ensuring optimum performance in various operational scenarios.
- Autonomous Navigation : equipped with autonomous navigation systems, including obstacle avoidance and route planning, enabling seamless navigation through complex environments.
- Payload Versatility : with a modular payload system, accommodating various sensors, and equipment, allowing for customizable mission configurations for specific operational requirements.
- Long Endurance : engineered for extended missions, with long endurance capabilities, ensuring prolonged operational deployment without compromising performance.
- Manned or Unmanned: operated in autonomous mode, remoted control or onboard steering.
Inspector 90 USV: A versatile and resilient solution for maritime operations
For a wide range of payloads and assets
Designed to operate a large range of robots and sensors, the Inspector 90 is ready to deploy:
- MIDS and inspection robots (AUVs, ROVs and Towed Sonars)
- Seafloor survey sensors
- Coastal protection effectors
- Intelligence sensors
Exail’s Inspector 90 USV can be customized according to specific needs in terms of sensors, or performance requirements expressed by the customer.
Missions
Maritime Surveillance : Conducting persistent monitoring and surveillance missions along maritime borders and coastal areas to detect and deter illicit activities, including smuggling and piracy.
Environmental Monitoring: Performing hydrographic surveys, monitoring and assessing marine pollution, oil spills, and environmental hazards to facilitate timely response and mitigate environmental risks.
Search and Rescue : Supporting search and rescue operations by providing real-time situational awareness and assisting in the detection and localization of distressed vessels or individuals.
Mine Countermeasures : Detecting and neutralizing underwater mines and explosive devices in challenging maritime environments, enhancing the safety of shipping lanes and naval operations.
Law Enforcement : Supporting law enforcement agencies in maritime law enforcement operations, including patrolling territorial waters and enforcing maritime regulations.
UMIS compatible for mine countermeasure missions
Inspector 90 and MIDS deployment - Credit: Courtesy of the Royal Netherlands Navy
The inspector 90 is integrated in the UMIS system for underwater mine warfare missions, making it possible to run several naval drones simultaneously from a single command center.
Remotely controlled from operators located in control and command center outside of the minefield, the USV carries and automatically deploys other naval drones such as Mine Identification and Disposal Systems (MIDS), including Exail's underwater robots for identification (Seascan) and neutralization (K-Ster C) of sea mines. It can also deploy towed side scan sonar.
Its hull has been specifically designed to be the best compromise for sea keeping, both in transit and at very low speeds for launching and recovery of AUVs.
Drone Kit: "dronization" know-how for any platform
All Inspector USVs are equipped with a "Drone Kit" sub-assembly which has all the sensors and actuators required to control and guide the USV.
Drone Kits can be provided for towing the multi-influence minesweeping system by USV.
- Photo credits © Lionel Fourneaux, video credits © Balao
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