Supporting Our Nation’s Maritime Interests

Saildrone is made up of hardworking, passionate people who are dedicated to understanding, protecting, and securing our oceans.

Persistent presence at sea, delivering data, intelligence, and firepower for strategic superiority

Oceans cover more than 70% of the planet. 80% of the global population lives in coastal areas. 90% of global trade travels via the seas, and 99% of global information travels via undersea infrastructure.

Through our Maritime Defense and Ocean Survey capabilities, Saildrone provides unparalleled transparency and value to customers who need more information about the seabed, the environment, and maritime activities. Data is streamed from anywhere in the ocean directly into your critical workflows, enhancing situational awareness and understanding of ocean processes.

Saildrone’s products are powered by the most advanced unmanned surface vehicles, delivering observations and insights about activities above and below the ocean’s surface. Utilizing renewable wind and solar energy, these vehicles maintain a low operational carbon footprint while continuously feeding data in near real time, 24/7/365, to support more informed decision-making.

The company is headquartered in Alameda, CA, and backed by BOND, XN, Standard Investments, Emerson Collective, Crowley Maritime Corporation, Capricorn’s Technology Impact Fund, Lux Capital, Social Capital, Tribe Capital, The Schmidt Family Foundation, and Exor Seeds.

Our History

Proven Reliability & Scalability

Saildrone Voyager with Danish flag on the wing
2025
Saildrone Denmark
Saildrone expands to Europe with Copenhagen headquarters
Two Saildrone Voyagers at sea during IMX 2025
2025
GPS-Denied
Saildrone operates in GPS-denied environments in the Middle East
Saildrone Surveyor SD-3000 sails in Mobile Bay
2024
First Production Surveyor
First production Surveyor launched at Austal USA
Saildrone fleet
2023
Voyager class
First Class certificate issued for USV to Saildrone Voyager
Saildrone fleet
2023
1M nm
Saildrone fleet surpasses 1,000,000 nm sailed and 32,000 days at sea
Saildrone fleet
2023
Voyager introduced
Voyager introduced for defense and coastal mapping
Defense configured saildrone
2022
TF59 start
US Navy integration
Massive wave during a hurricane
2021
hurricane sam
World first video captured inside a Category 4 hurricane at sea
Surveyor saildrone
2021
Surveyor launch
Surveyor operational for deep ocean mapping
Saildrone with short hurricane wing
2020
hurricane wing
Modified wing introduced for extreme weather conditions
Saildrones with Diamondhead in the background
2020
USCG demo
Demonstration of MDA capabilities for US Coast Guard
Saildrone USV in the Solent
2019
1021 atlantic
First USV to cross the Atlantic in both directions
2019
gom shipwreck
Multibeam integration discovers shipwreck in Gulf of Mexico
Saildrone in Southern Ocean
2019
Antarctic circumnav
Saildrone completes first autonomous Antarctic circumnavigation
Saildrone Explorer with engine
2018
Engine prototype
Incorporation of engine, radar, and acoustics
Saildrone mission tracks to equator
2017
TPOS launch
First annual mission to the equator for long-term weather forecasting
Saildrone Explorer in stormy ocean conditions
2016
Arctic 2016
Toughened for Arctic operations
2015
Arctic 2015
Climate quality data validation in Bering Sea
2014
Sensor integration
Sensor integration with NOAA
unmanned surface vehicle in ocean
2013
honey badger
Saildrone's first ocean crossing: proof of concept
Greenbird land yacht in desert
2009
greenbird
Patented wing technology developed in pursuit of the world land speed record
Executive Team

You’re in Good Hands

Richard Jenkins
Richard Jenkins
Founder & CEO
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John Mustin
John Mustin
President
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Barak Ben-Gal
Barak Ben-Gal
CFO
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Mark Cuyler
Mark Cuyler
COO
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Tom Alexander
Tom Alexander
SVP GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
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Brian Connon
Brian Connon
VP OCEAN MAPPING
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Robbie Dean
Robbie Dean
VP PROGRAM DELIVERY
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Jaret Deprin
Jaret Deprin
VP SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
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Marc Hopkins
Marc Hopkins
VP Business Development
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Andrew Kirkpatrick
Andrew Kirkpatrick
VP Legal
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Diego Noto
Diego Noto
VP FINANCE
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