Wavedrone.Stable in conditions that ground the rest.

A self-righting, self-stabilizing unmanned surface vessel. Patent-pending design. Built for synchronous above- and below-water data capture in real maritime conditions.

The design problem

Most water drones are either small boats or remotely operated underwater vehicles. Boats handle the surface but lose video the moment the camera dips. ROVs handle the subsurface but need a support vessel and a trained operator. Neither captures the continuous above-and- below-water data that aquaculture, coastal research, harbor monitoring, and maritime defense actually need.

The Wavedrone is built on a different first principle. The hull is a torpedo-style pontoon housing propulsion, navigation, and the battery. A mast extends above the waterline carrying cameras, sensors, and the data link. A telescoping keel extends below the waterline carrying a swappable sensor pod and additional cameras. The center of gravity sits low. The center of buoyancy sits high. The platform self-rights if tilted and remains stable in conditions that capsize conventional unmanned surface vessels.

Patent-pending

The self-righting and self-stabilizing USV design is the subject of US patent application 63/727,652.

Working prototype

Wavedrone has been built and field-tested in the Faroe Islands under partnership with Blámar. Sea trials confirmed stability across operating conditions and validated the modular sensor architecture.

The Eureka Probes integration — combining Wavedrone with industry-standard water quality sondes — is in market under the Eureka WaveDrone brand.

Specifications

Control: remote (no training required)
Range: up to 5 km, line-of-sight wireless
Operating depth: 1–2.5 m (telescoping keel)
Operating temperature: -10 °C to +40 °C
Battery: 11.1V 10,000 mAh Li-Ion; up to 10 hours operational
Charging: wireless, two-hour cycle
Camera: 4K UHD with 3-axis gimbal, 120° field of view
Navigation: GPS + GLONASS; autonomous return, depth lock, follow modes
Construction: anti-corrosion treatment for saltwater operation; modular for field service
Sound profile: noise-free under power
Maintenance interval: up to 5 years

Modular by design

The Wavedrone's swappable sensor pod accepts third-party payloads. The current integration with the Eureka Modular Sonde supports water quality monitoring across temperature, pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, and depth — up to twenty-two variables depending on probe configuration. Additional sensor integrations are in development.

Use cases

Aquaculture pen inspection
Hull and dock inspection
Marine asset maintenance surveillance
Offshore oil and gas infrastructure monitoring
Search and rescue support

Harbor monitoring and coast guard operations.
Diver support
Aquatic research and water sampling
Watersport and nature filming.

Distribution

Wavedrone is distributed in North America through Ascendant under a commercial agreement. The Eureka WaveDrone ready-to-sail kit, combining Wavedrone with the Eureka Modular Sonde, is available now. Order inquiries are routed through Ascendant channel team.