UAPS20 Unmanned AutoPilot System

UAPS20 is an autopilot system that can be installed on an RHIB boat to obtain an unmanned surface vehicle.

The system is manufactured by SIEL (Italy) and is composed of: Currently, 25 systems are already in operation.
 * 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 brand of a multi-mission unmanned surface vehicles. The platform is capable of carrying up to 2100 kg of payload for different tasks, among those:
 * Remote surveillance using sonar, radar, and camera.
 * Remote mine hunting and countermeasures.
 * Protection of harbours.
 * Naval targets.
 * Remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROUV or ROV) autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) remote launch/control platform.

The autopilot system allows full autonomous modes or remote control mode from the OCS station.

General specifications

 * Length: 7.5 m
 * Weight: 1250 kg (without payload)
 * Engine: 150 Hp 4 stroke outboard
 * Payload: up to 2100 kg
 * Speed: 40 kn

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