Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Alameda, California
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Since 2014
Saildrone is a Alameda, California-based company founded in 2014 that designs and operates autonomous, wind- and solar-powered unmanned surface vehicles for ocean data collection and maritime security. It has about 200-500 employees and an estimated revenue band of $10-50M, and it is privately held. The company serves automotive, electronics, military-defense, renewable-energy, and aerospace industries. In September 2026, the U.S. Navy awarded Saildrone $10M for seafloor mapping work.
Saildrone at a glance
Revenue
$10-50M
Est. band
Employees
200-500
Founded
2014
Headquarters
Alameda, California
Certifications
ISO 9001
Import activity
42
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Military & Defense
Renewable Energy
Aerospace
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
42
Named foreign suppliers
28
Top origins
United States Virgin Islands · Portugal · Australia · Mexico
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Saildrone.
What this tells a buyer
No customs or trade shipment data is available in the record; the most recent reported development is a $10M U.S. Navy award for seafloor mapping, announced September 15, 2026.
The company holds ISO 9001 certification and lists its primary capability as electronics and software, with its vessels reported to be built with aluminum components.
Saildrone is privately held, and the record reports a Sweden selection for a year-long maritime domain awareness mission in the Baltic Sea announced October 26, 2026.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
12 years in operation (founded 2014).
Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Saildrone is a Alameda, California-based company founded in 2014 that designs and operates autonomous, wind- and solar-powered unmanned surface vehicles for ocean data collection and maritime security. It has about 200-500 employees and an estimated revenue band of $10-50M, and it is privately held. The company serves automotive, electronics, military-defense, renewable-energy, and aerospace industries. In September 2026, the U.S. Navy awarded Saildrone $10M for seafloor mapping work.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 2014 |
Headquarters | Alameda, California |
Employees | 200-500 |
Revenue | $10-50M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | ISO 9001 |
What Saildrone makes
The company holds ISO 9001 certification and lists its primary capability as electronics and software, with its vessels reported to be built with aluminum components.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include LED, Aluminum (source: saildrone.com).
Certifications
Saildrone is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 9001 — saildrone.com
Trade and customs footprint
No customs or trade shipment data is available in the record; the most recent reported development is a $10M U.S. Navy award for seafloor mapping, announced September 15, 2026. US customs bill-of-lading records list 42 inbound shipments across 28 foreign suppliers, with top origins including United States Virgin Islands · Portugal · Australia · Mexico.
Latest developments
2026-11-04 — Euronaval 2026: Baltic breakthrough powers Saildrone’s next European expansion | Shephard (shephardmedia.com)
2026-11-02 — Saildrone Wins MUSV Protest in the US Court of Federal Claims (saildrone.com)
2026-10-26 — Sweden Selects Saildrone for Year-long MDA Mission in the Baltic Sea – Oct 26, 2026 (saildrone.com)
2026-10-22 — USV Operations in the Northeast to Be Extended – Saildrone (saildrone.com)
2026-09-15 — Navy Awards Saildrone $10M for Seafloor Mapping – Sep 15, 2026 (saildrone.com)
2026-08-18 — Saildrone Announces Major European Expansion with Local Production, Operations, and Business Development (saildrone.com)
Facilities
Saildrone is headquartered in Alameda, California. Public sources also reference these locations:
Alameda, CA — saildrone.com
Alameda, California — robottoday.com
Company details
Saildrone is privately held, and the record reports a Sweden selection for a year-long maritime domain awareness mission in the Baltic Sea announced October 26, 2026. Saildrone was founded in 2014, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in Alameda, California. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 12 years in operation (founded 2014). Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Saildrone make?
Saildrone is a Alameda, California-based company founded in 2014 that designs and operates autonomous, wind- and solar-powered unmanned surface vehicles for ocean data collection and maritime security. It has about 200-500 employees and an estimated revenue band of $10-50M, and it is privately held. The company serves automotive, electronics, military-defense, renewable-energy, and aerospace industries. In September 2026, the U.S. Navy awarded Saildrone $10M for seafloor mapping work.
Where is Saildrone headquartered?
Saildrone is headquartered in Alameda, California (1050 W Tower Ave, Alameda, California, 94501).
When was Saildrone founded?
Saildrone was founded in 2014.
How big is Saildrone?
Saildrone has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $10-50M range (estimated).
What certifications does Saildrone hold?
Saildrone lists ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Saildrone import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 42 inbound shipments for Saildrone, with top origins including United States Virgin Islands · Portugal · Australia · Mexico.
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