Transoceanic-range USV positioned as a fast, endurance-focused survey and payload platform.
DriX O-16 USV is a dual-use USV platform developed by Exail in France. Transoceanic-range USV positioned as a fast, endurance-focused survey and payload platform. It is positioned for hydrographic survey, ocean data collection, and defense supportand is listed publicly as active. Published specifications captured in this database include a published length of about 7.7 m, a reported range of about 3700 km, reported endurance of up to 20 days, reported speed of Top speed 14 kn; survey speed 8 kn, and payload information listed as Up to 600 kg payload capacity. The platform is described as autonomous / supervised in terms of control and autonomy. Its concept emphasizes persistent on-water presence, modular payload integration, and lower operating burden than a comparable crewed craft.
OMS Group acquired a second DriX O-16 uncrewed surface vessel to expand long-endurance autonomous seabed survey operations supporting global subsea cable installation and monitoring.