Persistent, Cost-Effective Control of Maritime Domains
From Illegal Fishing to Strategic Threat Monitoring
Aerovehicles delivers a scalable airborne ISR solution designed to monitor and protect large Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ), enabling continuous maritime awareness across high-pressure environments such as the South Atlantic.
The Challenge of Maritime Domain Awareness:
Countries with large maritime territories face increasing pressure to monitor and protect vast Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ) with limited surveillance resources.
Operational challenges:
Persistent illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing by distant-water fleets
High operational costs of traditional maritime patrol aircraft
Limited endurance and coverage gaps in existing systems
Reduced visibility during night operations and adverse weather conditions
Growing strategic concerns, including potential subsurface activity in sensitive maritime corridors
Large maritime areas remain effectively unmonitored for extended periods, reducing enforcement capability and national sovereignty.
A New Layer of Persistent Maritime ISR
Aerovehicles introduces a new operational layer between satellites and traditional patrol aircraft.
The Mobius OPV (Optionally Piloted Vehicle) enables persistent maritime surveillance missions at a fraction of the cost of legacy platforms, providing continuous coverage over critical maritime zones.
Persistent airborne presence over maritime hotspots
Rapid deployment with minimal infrastructure requirements
Modular sensor integration
Optionally piloted flexibility (manned / unmanned)
Operational Capabilities
Endurance: up to 36 hour extended ISR missions
Range: Up to 6,700 km (long-wing configuration)
Payload Capacity: Up to 450 kg (independent of pilot)
Operational Ceiling: Up to 32,000 ft
Day/Night and All-Weather Operations
Low Cost per Flight Hour – USD 240
Rapid Turnaround and Redeployment
Multi-Sensor ISR
The platform operates as a multi-sensor ISR node, integrating a wide range of mission systems to provide comprehensive maritime awareness.
Sensor fusion for enhanced detection and tracking
Maritime surface search radar
Automatic Identification System (AIS) integration
Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) (optional)
The system is designed not just as a carrier, but as an integrated sensor fusion platform.
Extended Maritime Security Capabilities
Beyond surface monitoring, the solution supports enhanced maritime security through persistent surveillance and coordination with naval assets.
The platform enhances situational awareness and complements existing naval capabilities without replacing dedicated ASW systems.
Detection support for non-cooperative vessels
Monitoring of strategic maritime corridors
Early detection and tracking of anomalous activity
Cueing support for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) operations
Operational Use Cases
South Atlantic EEZ Protection
Persistent monitoring of foreign fishing fleets operating along EEZ boundaries, enabling detection of non-cooperative vessels and real-time intelligence generation.
Illegal Fishing (IUU) Interdiction
Continuous surveillance of fishing corridors, supporting enforcement actions with real-time data, tracking, and evidence collection.
Strategic Maritime Surveillance
Monitoring shipping routes and identifying anomalous maritime activity in high-sensitivity regions.
Offshore Infrastructure Protection
Protection of oil and gas assets, subsea infrastructure, and critical maritime resources.
Mobius OPV vs Traditional Maritime Patrol Aircraft
Lower cost per flight hour
Higher mission persistence
Reduced infrastructure dependency
Flexible deployment and operations
Optionally piloted (reduced operational risk)
Maritime ISR Coverage Comparison (300,000 km²)
| Platform Category | Platform Description | Hours Required | Cost per Hour (USD) | Total Mission Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) | Long-range, crewed, multi-mission maritime patrol system | ~8 h | 30,000 – 40,000 | 240,000 – 320,000 |
| MOBIUS OPV – Persistent ISR Platform | Optionally piloted – long-endurance ISR Platform | 12 – 15 h | 240 | 2,880 – 3,600 |
| Manned Tactical ISR Aircraft | Twin-engine turboprop ISR surveillance aircraft | 10 – 12 h | 2,700 – 3,200 | 27,000 – 38,400 |
| Light Military ISR Platform | Military-adapted light turboprop ISR aircraft | 10 – 12 h | 3,000 – 3,500 | 30,000 – 42,000 |
Strategic Impact
Aerovehicles enables a transition from intermittent surveillance to persistent maritime awareness, significantly improving operational effectiveness.
Increased enforcement capability
Reduced illegal maritime activity
Enhanced national sovereignty
Optimized use of naval and aerial assets
Engage with Aerovehicles
Contact our team to explore how Aerovehicles can support maritime surveillance and EEZ protection missions tailored to your operational requirements.