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UAPS20 Unmanned AutoPilot System

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UAPS20 Unmanned AutoPilot System

UAPS20 is an autopilot system that installed on an RHIB boat to obtain a low-cost unmanned surface vehicle.

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The system is manufactured by SIEL (Italy) and is composed by:

  • an Autopilot Control unit (ACU) installed on a 7.5 RHIB Rigid Hulled Inflatable Boat.
  • an Operator Control Unit (OCS) to remotely monitor and control the USV
  • an optional Central Monitoring Station (CMS) to monitor a fleet of up 15 USV units.

    • Features

    The UAPS20 is a multi-mission USV platform capable to carry on board up to 2100 kg of payload for different applications such as:

  • Remote Surveillance with sonar/radar/camera equipment
  • Mine countermeasures/ remote mine hunting
  • Harbour protection
  • Naval targets
  • ROV/AUV remote launch/control platform

    • The autopilot system allows full autonomous modes or remote control mode from the OCS station. Currently 25 systems are already in operation.

    General specifications

  • Length: 7.5 m (25 ft)
  • Weight: 1250 kg (without payload)
  • Engine: 150 Hp 4 stroke outboard
  • Payload: up to 2100 kg
  • Speed: 40 knots (74 km/h)

    • Similar USV

  • Protector USV
  • Spartan Scout

    • References

    UAPS20 Unmanned AutoPilot System Wikipedia
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