Autonomous Drone Boat Rescues US Pilots in Strait of Hormuz
An autonomous drone boat, co-founded by an Indian-American, successfully rescued two US Apache helicopter pilots stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. This marks the first time an unmanned surface vessel has performed such a rescue operation.
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How a drone boat rescued Apache helicopter pilots stranded in darkness near Strait of Hormuz
Unmanned Navy vessel used in reconnaissance tracked down two airmen in the waters off Oman and delivered them to safety in what is believed to be a historic first for the U.S. military
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Read full article →Who is Vibhav Altekar? Indian-American behind drone boat used in US rescue in Hormuz
An Indian-American tech leader, Vibhav Altekar, is in the spotlight after his company's drone boat, the Corsair, executed the US military's first autonomous vessel rescue. Two Apache helicopter crew members were saved near the Strait of Hormuz by the remotely piloted craft, showcasing a significant advancement in maritime autonomous operations.
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Read full article →What is Saronic Corsair? US sea drone rescues Apache crew in first-of-its-kind mission
Read full article →Firm co-founded by Indian-American behind historic sea drone rescue of US Apache crew in Gulf waters
A sea drone developed by a company co-founded by an Indian-American was used in the historic rescue of US crew from downed Apache chopper near Hormuz.
Read full article →For the first time ever: An autonomous drone boat rescues US pilots in Strait of Hormuz
Saronic Technologies' Corsair autonomous surface vessel rescued two US pilots after Iran downed their Apache helicopter
Read full article →Meet Indian-Origin Man Behind Drone Boat That Rescued US Pilots From Hormuz
Vibhav Altekar is a highly accomplished perception engineer with expertise in the field of autonomous systems and maritime technology.
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