Q-RECON

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Q-RECON USV

Q-RECON: Lightweight, modular, autonomous USV delivering real-time maritime intelligence and tactical advantage in denied environments.

Q-RECON is a lightweight, compact USV—measuring just two metres and operable by a two-person team—engineered for covert surveillance, rapid maritime reconnaissance, and tactical interdiction. With a 30 kg internal payload bay, Q-RECON supports advanced sensor integrations including 360°-night vision and multispectral cameras, making it ideally suited to roles such as coastal surveillance, infrastructure inspection, pre-landing reconnaissance, and single-use special operations.

Q-RECON: Lightweight, modular, autonomous USV delivering real-time maritime intelligence and tactical advantage in denied environments.

TACTICAL AUTONOMY, READY FOR DEPLOYMENT

Q-RECON is engineered for rapid deployment and real-time maritime intelligence. Designed for denied, cluttered, and contested environments, it delivers actionable surveillance and reconnaissance without compromising operator safety. Dual vectored jet drives, adaptive autonomy, and modular payloads allow mission reconfiguration at the edge. Built for special forces, coastal defence, and infrastructure inspection, Q-RECON is the compact force multiplier redefining what’s possible in expeditionary naval operations.

INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE, SURVEY, RECONNAISANCE. SINGLE-USE

INTELLIGENCE AT THE EDGE

Q-RECON fuses autonomous mobility with battlefield intelligence, operating where satellites lose contact and larger assets can’t reach. Its proprietary Q-KONTROL and Q-MIND systems enable intelligent pathfinding, dynamic mission adaptation, and seamless sensor integration—all in a two-man portable form. Whether conducting beach surveys, covert overwatch, or last-mile ISR, Q-RECON provides persistent presence with zero footprint. It’s more than a USV—it’s a strategic asset for the data-defined battlespace.

Engineered for adaptability and speed, Q-RECON delivers actionable maritime intelligence and autonomy in a compact, mission-ready form.

FEATURES

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RAPIDLY DEPLOYABLE

Lightweight and man-portable, Q-RECON can be launched by two operators in under five minutes

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LOW OBSERVABILITY

Designed with a low deck profile and minimal signature, Q-RECON excels in covert, near-shore operations.

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HIGH SPEED TRANSIT

Dual vectored jet drives deliver agile manoeuvring and burst speeds up to 30 knots in contested zones.

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AFFORDABLE MAS

Built for scale and mission flexibility, Q-RECON redefines cost-effective access to maritime autonomous systems.

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to some common questions about this product. Our support team is here to help with any specific questions you may have.

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