Saildrone
[PRIVATE]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Alameda, California · Est. 2012 · 4 models registered · 11 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Saildrone: 4 models, 9 deployments across 6 regions, $284.0M raised. 6 sources back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
and generated an estimated $43M in revenue in FY24 (up 231% YoY). Saildrone's fleet of USVs operates globally for hurricane forecasting, ocean mapping, Maritime surveillance, and climate monitoring.
Headquarters
Alameda, California
IP / Patents
3 Active
Platform Models
4
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Saildrone builds wind and solar-powered autonomous unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) that collect ocean data at scale for months at a time without human intervention. Founded by Richard Jenkins in 2012, the company has raised over $345M in total funding and generated an estimated $43M in revenue in FY24 (up 231% YoY). Saildrone's fleet of USVs operates globally for hurricane forecasting, ocean mapping, Maritime surveillance, and climate monitoring.
Clean safety record across 21 verified deployments. Strong deployment footprint with 19 operational sites across 18 countries. Thin IP estate relative to category peers.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Saildrone.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Founder & CEO
President
Chief Government Relations Officer
Chief Financial Officer
European Managing Director
cto
executive
Founding Team
sole · founded 2012-01-01
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Patents & Intellectual Property
- Filed: Apr 13, 2018
- Filed: May 15, 2015
Platform Models
Deployments
- Saildrone USV (Explorer / Voyager / Surveyor) at Alameda, California, USA[OPERATIONAL]
Alameda, California, USA · Jan 1, 2012
- Saildrone USV (Explorer / Voyager / Surveyor) at Pacific Ocean[OPERATIONAL]
Pacific Ocean · Jan 1, 2023
- Saildrone USV (Explorer / Voyager / Surveyor) at Arctic Ocean[OPERATIONAL]
Arctic Ocean · Jun 1, 2021
- Saildrone USV (Explorer / Voyager / Surveyor) at Global Ocean[OPERATIONAL]
Global Ocean · Jan 1, 2015
- Saildrone USV (Explorer / Voyager / Surveyor) at Kodiak[OPERATIONAL]
Kodiak · May 16, 2019
- Voyager at Pacific Missile Range, Hawaii, USA[OPERATIONAL]
Pacific Missile Range, Hawaii, USA · Jan 1, 2023
- Surveyor at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, USA[OPERATIONAL]
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, USA · Jul 8, 2026
- Surveyor at Mariana Islands, Pacific Ocean[OPERATIONAL]
Mariana Islands, Pacific Ocean · Feb 24, 2026
- Voyager at Key West, Florida, USA (Atlantic hurricane zone)[OPERATIONAL]
Key West, Florida, USA (Atlantic hurricane zone) · May 21, 2026
- Voyager at Caribbean Sea[OPERATIONAL]
Caribbean Sea · Aug 4, 2026
- Surveyor at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, USA[OPERATIONAL]
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, USA · Jul 8, 2026
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Saildrone?
Saildrone builds wind and solar-powered autonomous unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) that collect ocean data at scale for months at a time without human intervention. Founded by Richard Jenkins in 2012, the company has raised over $345M in total funding and generated an estimated $43M in revenue in FY24 (up 231% YoY). Saildrone's fleet of USVs operates globally for hurricane forecasting, ocean mapping, Maritime surveillance, and climate monitoring.
What does Saildrone make?
Saildrone has 4 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: Spectre, Voyager, Surveyor and 1 other (Saildrone builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Is Saildrone publicly traded?
No. Saildrone is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Saildrone?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Saildrone building in the same form factors include Saronic Technologies, BAE Systems, Kongsberg Maritime, Rekise Marine.
Who is the CEO of Saildrone?
Richard Jenkins is the ceo of Saildrone, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Saildrone?
Saildrone is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $284M in disclosed funding.
Where is Saildrone headquartered?
Saildrone is headquartered in Alameda, California, USA.
How much funding has Saildrone raised?
Saildrone has raised approximately $284M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Saildrone?
Saildrone is privately held and venture-backed ($284M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Saildrone operate robots?
Saildrone operates 9 verified deployments, including at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, USA, Mariana Islands, Pacific Ocean, Key West, Florida, USA (Atlantic hurricane zone).
How many robots has Saildrone deployed?
DEPLOY has 9 verified Saildrone deployments on record at sites including Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, USA, Mariana Islands, Pacific Ocean, Key West, Florida, USA (Atlantic hurricane zone). That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is Saildrone a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Saildrone ranks in roughly the top under 1% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Saildrone founded?
Saildrone was founded in 2012.
Is Saildrone safe?
Saildrone has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.