DRIX H-8

The Exail DriX H-8 is a medium-range uncrewed surface vessel (USV) engineered for high-efficiency hydrographic, scientific, offshore, and defense missions. With more than 250,000 operational hours, the platform has demonstrated reliable supervised autonomous and remotely controlled operations in both Line-of-Sight (LOS) and Over-the-Horizon (OTH) environments.

Its hydrodynamic monohull and drop-keel design provide exceptional stability, high-speed transit, and outstanding data quality by minimizing motion, underwater noise, and air bubbles around the payload gondola. The modular payload architecture enables rapid sensor replacement and supports a wide variety of hydrographic, oceanographic, navigation, and surveillance payloads. Powered by the CortiX autonomy suite, DriX H-8 features advanced obstacle avoidance, AI-assisted navigation, multi-vehicle operations, and secure remote control for efficient long-duration missions.

Key Features

• Medium-range autonomous operations
• Remote-controlled and supervised autonomous navigation
• High-speed hydrographic surveying
• Modular payload gondola with rapid sensor exchange
• High-precision data acquisition
• Advanced obstacle avoidance and autonomous navigation
• Multi-USV coordinated operations
• Launch & Recovery System (DDS) with automatic docking
• Suitable for hydrography, oceanography, offshore energy, and defense missions