UAV + USV Systems for SAR & Maritime Surveillance
Persistent Multi-Domain Systems for Search & Rescue
deJongSmit – Drone Technologies develops integrated unmanned systems combining aerial, surface and subsurface platforms.
core Features
Persistent Endurance
Designed for Harsh Environments
Above + Below Water Awareness
Tethered aerial operations provide continuous overwatch for hours or days without battery limitations.
Above + Below Water Awareness
Designed for Harsh Environments
Above + Below Water Awareness
Integrated EO/IR aerial sensing and surface-based sonar deliver situational awareness across domains.
Designed for Harsh Environments
Designed for Harsh Environments
Designed for Harsh Environments
Engineered for night operations, surf zones, flooding, and low-visibility conditions.
Modular, SAR-First Architecture
Designed for Harsh Environments
Designed for Harsh Environments
A mission-configurable payload design supports SAR-focused deployment with optional secondary applications.
Why current SAR tools fall short
Search and rescue operations often take place in environments where conventional tools struggle:
- Limited endurance and coverage in coastal and flood scenarios
- Poor situational awareness at night and in rough seas
- High operational risk and cost for crewed assets
- Underwater search remains slow and resource-intensive
USE CASES
Representative application areas include:
- Infrastructure inspection and assessment
- Environmental and situational monitoring
- Support for safety- and incident-related observation
- Technical data collection for analysis and reporting
These areas reflect the broader operational relevance of the underlying technology and complement the company’s SAR-first focus.
Moving toward operational deployment
deJongSmit is engaging with partners to translate the system concept into practical deployment pathways for SAR and maritime use cases.