Hydronalix company

Small USVs, Unmanned Surface Vessels, SSRR & Water Rescue Robots

Hydronalix overview

Hydronalix is a leading developer of advanced USVs (uncrewed surface vessels) and sUAS (small unmanned aerial vehicles) designed to excel in extreme conditions and to serve a wide variety of sectors including commercial, industrial, scientific research, defense and law enforcement.

Our aerial and marine robotics platforms are designed and developed entirely in-house with vertically integrated manufacturing to ensure superior quality control. Our expert capabilities include naval architecture and hydrodynamic design, electronic circuit design and fabrication, sensor and payload integration, and composite hull tooling and fabrication. We also offer our customers comprehensive operator training programs and certification to suit all levels from novice to expert.

Hydronalix has supported and worked with a wide range of civilian and government customers around the world, providing a variety of services including advanced research and development programs. Notable clients include:

• Office of Naval Research (ONR)
• Naval Air Systems Command & Sea Systems Command (NAVAIR/NAVSEA)
• Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC)
• Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
• Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
• National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
• National Science Foundation (NSF)
• Los Angeles County Fire Department Lifeguard Division

Reckless

Modular heavy-payload USVs with 500 lb capacity

The Reckless USV offers an impressive carrying capacity of up to 500 lbs, and features interchangeable lids that allow the platform to be easily reconfigured for a range of specialty missions.

Variants include:

• Cargo Reckless – fitted with a fabric carrier for transportation of mission-critical cargo
• Hound Reckless – counter-UAS radar platform for early warning detection of incoming drone threats
• Sonobuoy Reckless – dispenses Class A sonobuoys for ASW (anti-submarine warfare)
• CASVAC Reckless – casualty evacuation USV that carries a medic plus one person on a stretcher

Learn more: Reckless modular heavy-payload USV

Tactical AMY

General-purpose USV with sonar imaging option

Tactical AMY is a general-purpose unmanned surface vehicle with a 145 lbs carrying capacity and the ability to be equipped with radio communications or SATCOM. The Tactical Sonar AMY variant integrates a side-scan sonar system for real-time imaging, providing visibility below the surface of the water for enhanced situational awareness.

Learn more: Tactical AMY general-purpose USV

Ariel

Versatile & cost-effective small USV platform

Ariel is a versatile and cost-effective uncrewed surface vehicle platform that can serve in a variety of roles including payload delivery, ISR, and training.

The highly interoperable system can be equipped with a range of radio, communication and control options, and can also be deployed in swarms.

Two specialist variants of Ariel are also available:

• Sonar Ariel – equipped with real-time sonar imaging capabilities for underwater reconnaissance
• Sonobuoy Ariel – combines two Ariels into a pontoon platform hosting a reloadable Class A sonobuoy

Learn more: Ariel small USV platform

EMILY

Portable USVs for water rescue & safety applications

EMILY (Emergency Integrated Lifesaving Lanyard) is a highly portable USV designed for water rescue and safety, featuring a Kevlar-reinforced composite hull designed to withstand tough shoreline and ocean conditions.

EMILY is available as a number of specialized platforms:

• Beach EMILY – designed for ocean rescue, featuring self-righting technology that allows it to remain right side up in rolling waves
• Swiftwater Rescue EMILY (SWRE) – highly durable for rescue operations in rapid river waters, and carrying a lifejacket, helmet and radio
• Man Overboard EMILY (MOBE) – designed to be deployed from vessels to rescue a victim who has fallen overboard
• Sonar Emily – equipped with side scar sonar for search and rescue, as well as bridge inspection applications

Learn more: EMILY portable USVs

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Crow

Versatile and rapidly deployable water-resistant sUAS

Crow is a small unmanned aerial vehicle platform designed to be cost-effective and extremely quick and easy to deploy. Featuring a weatherproof design that allows it to fly in rain and land on bodies of water, it can autonomously fly through user-specified waypoints and can carry small payloads such as water or medication to people in remote or otherwise inaccessible areas.

More advanced versions of the Crow platform are available for specialized applications:

• HERMES-1 – equipped with flood mapping sonar for impact assessment and predictive modelling
• HERMES-2 – equipped with cellular repeater to provide enhanced connectivity in signal-limited areas and during disaster response

Learn more: Crow sUAS