Ocean sensing that scales

Low cost autonomous ocean robots
with multi-month persistence

Two weeks of data.
Fifty weeks blind.

Traditional ocean data means one expensive vessel in one location.

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Months of planning

Every campaign requires extensive coordination.

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Weather dependent

Conditions dictate when you can collect.

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Incomplete picture

Critical decisions made on sparse data.

Meet Scout

A different approach to collecting ocean data

Scout autonomous surface vehicle on the ocean
2.4m length
Months at sea
1 person to launch
wb_sunny Solar-electric
satellite_alt Satellite connected
thunderstorm Storm ready
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Months of ocean data, tailored to your mission

What Scouts can do

Fully autonomous and flexible to any mission profile.

Onboard Camera
Days holding position 47
5km vessel detection radius
Scout USV
Vessel Detected
Type Fishing Vessel
Range 2.4km
Bearing 045°
Speed 8.2 kts
Onboard Sensors
air 12 kt
waves 1.2 m
thermostat 12°C
compress 1013 hPa
water_drop 35.2 PSU
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Waypoint 1/8 Transit
Onboard Camera
MPA RB-1 WP1 WP2 WP3 WP4 WP5 WP6 WP7 WP8
Scout USV
Distance 0 nm
Speed 3.0 kts
Mission Day 1
Satellite
Scout USV
50m 200m 450m
Underwater Glider
Seafloor Lander
Command Sent
Adjust Depth
Target: 180m
Transmitting...
AUV Acoustic Relay
Bearing 045°
Range 120m
Speed 0.8 kts
Depth 200m

What could you do with your budget?

One day of a research vessel costs £30k+
Own a Scout for £20k

Budget £40k
Scouts 2
10-Day Patrol Coverage* 26,680km²

Pan & zoom to explore

*10-day patrol at 3 knots covers ~170× more area than stationary monitoring.

savings

10x lower cost

No fuel, no crew, no vessel day-rates.

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Months, not days

Continuous data through conditions that ground crewed ships.

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Built for operations

Slipway launch. Remote operation. Storm-force survival.

Proven at sea

30+ Deployments
6 Customers
2,000+ Nautical miles
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Configure your Scout payload

Multiple configurations, each optimised for a different sensing mission.

Live feed from Scout Detect on mission
Not sure which configuration? Let's talk →

Scout Detect

Above & below surface detection

  • Optical & thermal cameras
  • AI-powered acoustic classifier
  • Real-time video streaming
  • Radar and sonar options

Scout Connect

Subsea data harvesting & tracking

  • Acoustic modem for subsea comms
  • Harvests data from seabed instruments
  • Tracks underwater assets and vehicles
  • Gateway between subsea and satellite

Metocean sensing, deployed anywhere

  • Wave height, period & direction
  • Wind speed & direction
  • SST & atmospheric pressure
  • Current profiler options
  • Bristlemouth-compatible expansion

Mobile AI acoustics, deployed for months

  • Integrated hydrophone system
  • Marine mammal detection & classification
  • Real-time cloud dashboard
  • Edge AI processing with vessel alerts

Scout Payload

Bring your own sensors

  • Flexible payload bay for custom sensors
  • Standard power and data interfaces
  • Integration support from our team
  • Perfect for R&D and specialist applications
Sensor Partners

How it works

From first conversation to ocean data.

1

Tell us about your mission

We'll discuss your data needs and timeline.

2

We recommend a configuration

Based on your data and sensing needs.

3

Choose your model

Purchase, lease, or data-as-a-service.

4

Deploy and collect

You get persistent data via secure dashboards or API.

Common questions

Quick answers to the things people ask most.

How is Scout deployed and operated?

Scout can be launched from a slipway or small boat by one person. Missions are planned and monitored remotely via a web interface.

How long can Scout stay at sea?

Scout is designed for long-duration missions measured in months, depending on payload and operating profile.

How do we access the data?

Data is transmitted via satellite and accessed through secure cloud dashboards or APIs. You own your data.

What happens in bad weather?

Scout is designed to survive harsh ocean conditions and continue operating when crewed platforms cannot.

How is Scout purchased?

Scout is available via purchase, lease, or data-as-a-service depending on your needs and risk profile.

How does Scout compare to moored buoys?

Scout is relocatable — deploy once, cover multiple sites. No mooring permits, no anchor maintenance, and you can reposition as conditions or requirements change.

Is Scout suitable for defence and security applications?

Yes. Scout Detect is designed for maritime domain awareness, with secure data handling and integration options for existing C2 systems. Contact us to discuss specific requirements.

What's the data quality for environmental measurements?

Scout Sense sensors meet industry standards. Data is quality-controlled and delivered in standard formats. Calibration and accuracy specs available on request.

Can I integrate my own instruments?

Yes. Scout Payload provides power, data interfaces, and payload space for custom sensors. Data is delivered in standard formats compatible with your analysis workflows. Our team supports integration of third-party instruments.

Tell us about your mission

If you're trying to collect ocean data more frequently, more persistently, or at lower cost, we should talk.

See if we can help with your mission