Seasats

"Five or ten USVs can take to the ocean for the price of one crewed vessel, which means you can collect data in different places at the same time.” — Dr. Ruth Patterson The #GlobalUSVNetwork paper has officially been published. This initiative was led by Ruth Patterson, PhD with contributions from 52 co-authors around the globe. It’s a great example of what can happen when research institutions, industry, and government bodies come together with a shared vision for scalable ocean observation. Grateful to see Seasats CEO Mike Flanigan included in this effort and proud to be part of the growing global momentum behind uncrewed systems. ?? Full Paper: https://lnkd.in/g5sNC3F4 #USVs #Autonomous #BlueTech

Check out ON&T Magazine’s latest issue for an in-depth interview with our Chief Strategy Officer, Tom Reynolds, on how Seasats is advancing low-cost, modular ASVs for autonomous ocean operations. #autonomous #innovation #robotics

Leg 1 complete! San Diego to Hawaii finished up successfully with Lightfish H36 looking as good as she did on launch night, only 2 months and over 2,000 miles at sea later. Next stop, Guam! #USVs #BlueTech #Autonomous

Lightfish Hull 36 is now passing between Moloka‘i and O‘ahu! Tune into track.seasats.com for live video. If you can identify the fish that has been hanging onto the hull for the last few days, comment below. #USV #TransPac #BlueTech #autonomy

After nearly 2,500 miles and 50 days at sea, Lightfish H36 is approaching Honolulu! Visit track.seasats.com to see if you can spot some wildlife as she approaches the islands. #TransPac #USV #BlueTech #oceans

Congrats to our client Seasats, builder of autonomous surface vehicles, on recently closing a $10 million funding round led by Shield Capital with participation from Aero X Ventures, Techstars, and other investors. KO's Kevin Gibson, John Kyed, Jake Stephens, and Caitlyn Knudson represented Seasats in the financing. Read more from Colin Demarest in Axios.

Yesterday Seasats' Chief Strategy Officer, CDR Tom Reynolds USN (Ret.), testified before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, providing perspective on how the U.S. can position itself as the world's leader in maritime autonomous systems. Read his full testimony on AUVSI's website: https://lnkd.in/ezEnb2WX AUVSI — Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International #USV #maritime #autonomy #bluetech

?? Seasats secures $10 million investment ?? Seasats, the USA-based developer of unmanned surface vehicles (USV, ASV), has successfully closed a $10 million strategic funding round led by Shield Capital, a Silicon Valley venture capital firm specializing in dual-use technologies advancing US national security. The round also included Aero X Ventures, Techstars, and other investors. This funding will fuel growth as Seasats continues to deploy maritime autonomy solutions around the world. ?? “Shield Capital and Seasats are a perfect match,” says Mike Flanigan, CEO of Seasats. “We’re redefining the future of the maritime world, and having top-tier partners onboard has been essential to scaling our impact. Industry leaders like L3Harris Technologies and Techstars have helped us tremendously, and this new partnership with Shield Capital marks another major milestone for us.” ?? "Seasats is well-positioned to capitalize on the massive opportunities of autonomous surface vehicles to address global security challenges by the US military, allies, and commercial customers.” — Philip M. Bilden, Managing Partner at Shield Capital. Seasats’ flagship autonomous vehicle, the Lightfish, is a breakthrough in the maritime sector. The 11-foot, solar-powered ASV (USV) is highly intuitive, enabling operators with minimal training to perform complex, multi-month missions. Already deployed globally, Lightfish are used for applications ranging from subsea mapping to oil spill monitoring, maritime domain awareness, and border protection. Recently, a Seasats’ Lightfish made headlines by embarking on a 7,000+ mile mission from San Diego to Japan. ?? "There is no better value in the ASV market than a Seasats ASV," says Tom Reynolds, Chief Strategy Officer, who joined Seasats in 2024. “The Lightfish’s capabilities—combined with its affordability—deliver an exceptional return on investment, making it the best choice for organizations seeking practical solutions.” ???? Source: Seasats #investment #funding #seasats #madeinusa #hydrospatial #maritimeautonomy #massworldnews #shieldcapital #usv #asv #unmanned #solarpower #zeroemission #investor

Thanks Colin Demarest and Axios for spotlighting Seasats' recent funding! Read the story: https://lnkd.in/gyEJJxFJ

?? CDR Tom Reynolds USN (Ret.), Chief Strategy Officer at Seasats and AUVSI Board director, just finished testifying on our behalf before the U.S. House of Representatives, Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. Key takeaway: Strategic investments in maritime robotics and autonomous systems, associated workforce development, cyber- and supply chain security, and infrastructure will position the U.S. as a global leader in this industry. Read his full testimony submitted for the record here: https://lnkd.in/ezEnb2WX