Safe, reliable navigation is fundamental to successful uncrewed surface vessel (USV) operations. Dynautics’ collision avoidance modules provide a scalable range of solutions that enable our SPECTRE Autopilot to support everything from remotely supervised operations to fully integrated onboard collision avoidance.
Built on more than a decade of autonomous navigation expertise, the Dynautics collision avoidance range gives vessel manufacturers, system integrators and operators the flexibility to choose the right solution for their platform, sensors and operational environment.
Whether your USV relies on external sense-and-avoid processing or embedded onboard intelligence, Dynautics delivers seamless integration with SPECTRE while keeping operators in control.
Key Benefits
- Choose the right level of autonomy – from externally generated avoidance commands to fully embedded onboard decision making.
- Integrate with your preferred sensors – including AIS, radar, command-and-control networks and third-party processing systems.
- Maintain operator oversight – keep a remote crew member in the loop to monitor, enable or override autonomous collision avoidance and provide an additional level of assurance.
- Reduce integration effort – proven interfaces and pre-configured modules simplify deployment.
- Scale with your platform – solutions are available for compact, low-cost USVs through to sophisticated multi-sensor autonomous vessels.
Collision avoidance for every USV mission
Dynautics CA: Integrate third-party collision avoidance with confidence
Dynautics CA provides a standard interface between third-party collision avoidance or sense-and-avoid processors and the SPECTRE Autopilot. External systems calculate the avoidance manoeuvre, while SPECTRE executes the command safely and reliably. Remote operators retain complete visibility and can enable or disable collision avoidance whenever required.
Ideal for: USVs using external autonomy or mission management systems.
Dynautics CA-0: Embedded collision avoidance using shared sensor data
CA-0 provides an onboard collision avoidance algorithm within SPECTRE, processing obstacle information received through the command-and-control datalink. It supports fixed hazards alongside moving targets detected by surveillance radar, allowing autonomous avoidance without requiring dedicated onboard sensor processing.
Ideal for: Distributed autonomy architectures where obstacle detection is performed elsewhere in the system.
Dynautics CA-1: Cost-effective AIS collision avoidance for open water
CA-1 delivers embedded collision avoidance using Automatic Identification System (AIS) data, providing a compact and economical solution for vessels operating in open-water environments. Optimised for slower USVs, it enables autonomous avoidance of AIS-equipped traffic while minimising system complexity and installation costs.
Ideal for: Environmental monitoring, survey and long-endurance USVs operating offshore.
Dynautics CA-2: Advanced multi-sensor collision avoidance
CA-2 combines the Navico 4G FMCW Radar with MARPA target tracking to deliver enhanced onboard collision avoidance capability. Supplied with a USV-optimised radar configuration and fully integrated with SPECTRE, the system can also incorporate AIS and electro-optical sensors to provide even greater situational awareness. The result is a robust, high-performance collision avoidance solution for demanding autonomous operations.
Ideal for: Advanced USVs operating in congested waterways or complex maritime environments.
Flexible. Proven. Designed for autonomous operations.
Every Dynautics collision avoidance module has been designed to integrate seamlessly with the SPECTRE Autopilot, allowing you to select the level of capability that matches your vessel, mission and operational requirements today, while providing a clear upgrade path as your autonomy evolves.
From simple AIS-based avoidance to sophisticated multi-sensor autonomous navigation, Dynautics delivers proven collision avoidance technology that enables safer, smarter and more capable USV operations.
Operational recommendation
Safe navigation of crewed and uncrewed vessels depends on detecting and avoiding objects on and below the surface. In crewed operations, this relies on careful seamanship by the crew to identify and avoid potential dangers. Current uncrewed methods for detecting and assessing hazards remain below the level of an experienced crew. Dynautics recommends oversight by a remote crew member to provide an additional level of assurance and help protect your assets, other structures and nearby vessels.
