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The Chimera
Multirole USV
Maritime multi-role platform
A high-accuracy maritime deployment system designed for autonomous delivery to GPS-designated targets zone. Optimised for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, the system accommodates a wide range of payloads in modular containers for a wide range of applications.
Autonomous Operations
Purpose-built as a fully autonomous vessel with flexible decision-making capability. Ideal for emergency response, environmental protection, data collection, border patrol, and defence.
Designed for fully automated, beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations, with onboard systems able to adapt to unscripted events without real-time piloting.
- Adaptive mission behaviour in changing environments
- Automated response to evolving threats
- Robust onboard decision hierarchy
- Secure C2 links for mission updates and tasking
Precision delivery of modular payloads
Chimera’s modular variants support a range of autonomous payloads, with larger platforms accommodating larger payloads. Its shallow draft enables littoral operations while retaining blue-water capability. All variants support sea-to-shore and sea-to-sea emergency logistics, including life rafts, medical supplies, and equipment. Optional drone-enabled landing pads extend reconnaissance capability.
Defence payloads include sonar buoys, hydrophones, communications systems, micro-submersibles and micro-boats. The largest variant can carry multiple ordnance configurations and an amphibious ATV for land logistics and fire support.
- Conservation — environmental monitoring and data collection
- Humanitarian — rapid sea and shore emergency delivery
- Patrol — border security, restricted zones, and marine sanctuaries
- Defence — modular payload compatibility for surveillance and force projection
craft transportation
There are three different size variants of the Chimera and with each are enlarged capabilities.
- 5.6m* LOA
- 8m LOA
- 10m LOA
The smallest variant of 5.6m enables can be transported in standard 20ft shipping containers. All variants have a custom cradle for ship deck transport and a custom launching cart for trailer mobility.
- Shipping container-able
- Ship deck transport
- Land trailer-able
Data Banking
Every boat has a suite of optional sensors for data collection most relevant to operational requirements. Over time every operational deployment builds a growing repository of operational data, enabling deeper accuracy, stronger pattern recognition, and continuously improved mission performance. Every deployment enhances future results.
- Deployment logs, precision metrics, and environmental data
- Expands data interoperability with other organisations
- Supports post-operation review and optimisation
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power and propulsion
There are two options of propulsion for each variant. Electric propulsion offers the highest level of logistical independence and is ideally suited for very remote and blue water operations. In order to ensure maximum power availability the craft have both solar and kinetic power harvesting capabilities. A fuel option for coastal operations is also available.
- Self energy harvesting
- Electric power and propulsion
- Fuel powered option for coastal operations
Summary
Deployment Performance
- High-accuracy positioning of sea to shore and sea to sea payloads
- Minimal logistical support and command links required for electric systems.
- Efficient multi-mission workflows
PayloadS and variation
- Wide range of modular mission specific payloads
- Payload capacity scaled to craft selection
Platform Compatibility
- Trailer compatible for shore to sea
- Ship deck cradle compatible
- Beach-able for maintenance
Environmental & Safety
- Low-impact, electric-powered aerial operations
- Targeted deployment maximises effectiveness
- Reduced personnel requirements
- Environmentally clean operations for sensitive habitats
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