USV Specialist, SeaOwl, Optimizes Operational Performance with Low Bandwidth Real-Time Video Surveillance
SeaOwl Technology, the R&D branch of the SeaOwl Group, specializing in maritime security and asymmetric countermeasure training, has successfully incorporated Videosoft Global’s adaptive video compression platform into their newly released unmanned surface vehicle (USV). This provides its defense and energy customers with a comprehensive 360° video perspective in real-time, low-cost data transmission, and military-grade AES128 and AES256 encryption to ensure the protection of sensitive information at all times.
Reshaping Autonomous Maritime Operations: Unlocking the Power of USVs with Low-Latency Visuals
Incorporated into their BELUGA USV model, SeaOwl Technology users now have exclusive access to the advanced Videosoft FireLight™ platform to overcome the unique challenges that defense and energy USVs experience. This technology optimizes complex missions such as:
- Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR)
- Sea borders, harbors, naval assets, and High-Value Unit (HVU) Protection
- Threat identification and qualification
- Search and Rescue (SAR)
Overcome High Latency, Signal Interference & Limited Bandwidth Offshore Areas Like Never Before
Supercharging USV operations with advanced, AI-ready video streaming technology, users can effortlessly conquer high latency, signal interference, and limited bandwidth offshore areas like never before.
Offering a full suite of sophisticated features designed to streamline a range of strategic deployments, the ability to access and stream multiple simultaneous streams at once without any delays while facilitating uninterrupted video streaming over any network is a monumental breakthrough for USV missions where continuous visual connectivity is vital.
Mathieu GLADE, Managing Director at SeaOwl Technology, said:
“Incorporating Videosoft’s advanced video streaming platform into our latest unmanned surface vehicle is transforming the experience for our customers, meeting their stringent standards, and delivering an unprecedented level of visual quality across a variety of wireless networks.”
“At times, our clients encounter tough connectivity situations and are particularly impressed by how Videosoft’s technology intelligently adapts to its environment to ensure smooth data and video transmission, regardless of bandwidth limitations. Alongside powerful auto connect and self-healing capabilities to detect and resolve network issues before they turn into bigger problems, this eliminates potential threats and guarantees we capture every critical event.”
“Consistently providing moving images even in remote oceanic areas, the platform is complemented by an intuitive and user-friendly console that can be easily operated by non-technical personnel too. Going forward, we anticipate the possibility of future collaborations and further developments in your technology.”
Pascal Wojciechowski, Sales Manager Europe at Videosoft Global, said:
“We are delighted to collaborate with SeaOwl, a prominent provider of outsourced maritime surveillance and asset protection services. Together, we are accelerating innovation and visual connectivity, allowing SeaOwl to maintain a leading position in their industry and providing strategic cost efficiency to their clients.”
Navy-Grade Real Time Video Surveillance for USV Missions
Prominent in vital industries such as defense, energy, and marine research, by 2030 the global USV market is expected to reach a compound annual growth rate of 11.9% – accelerating limitless opportunities for semi and fully autonomous voyages across multiple industries.
Navigating obstacle collisions, extreme weather conditions, network congestion, signal jamming and enemy threats all play a part in USV signal interruption. The Videosoft FireLight™ platform ensures accurate and reliable video and data collection in real-time while helping to safely avoid grounding, collisions, and maneuvering hazards, no matter the depth or environmental conditions.
As USV technology continues to evolve, factors like signal range and battery life continue to limit USV manufacturers when it comes to live streaming critical missions in real-time. Enabling time-sensitive commercial and navy operations to stream uninterrupted real-time video at the lowest possible cost also makes USV products easier to market and enables scalability in production. It also helps reach more communication resellers and drives more revenue to meet specific operational needs.
As trailblazers in their individual fields of expertise, this dynamic partnership offers considerable advantages to end users, including:
- Enhanced safety at sea, even in zero visibility conditions.
- 24/7 streaming from as little as 1kpbs over any network.
- 360° video feedback with enhanced situation, thermal view, and multiple areas of interest from a single camera.
- The ability to recall and download high-resolution native video and data from the edge, even if the encoded live stream doesn’t provide the detail required.
- Integrated video monitoring analytics and alerts.
- Autonomous obstacle detection capabilities.
- Long range target identification, deterrence and neutralization.
- Data storage, auto connect and self-healing capabilities.
- Secure AES128 and AES256 encryption.
- Easy-to-use interface.
About Videosoft Global: Videosoft Global provides reliable, military-grade video streaming solutions for environments where network speed is limited and/or variable. Employing highly adaptive video compression and transmission technology with the lowest possible latency, enabling autonomous applications such as unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) and operational support, customers can access high-quality, real-time video streams anytime. With connectivity from as little as 1kbps, and a comprehensive suite of features including full, high-quality local recording and market-leading image enhancement tools. In addition, we offer a variety of transmission applications, including video, audio, GPS, and IoT devices.
About SeaOwl: Founded in 2008, the French company SeaOwl provides tailored outsourcing services to the defense industry as well as to companies in the energy and maritime sectors worldwide. Specializing in maritime security and defense, SeaOwl offers a wide range of services, including offshore project management, naval training support, maritime defense and surveillance, ship teleoperation, and fully autonomous unmanned surface vehicles (USVs).
For media inquiries, please contact:
Videosoft Global
Email: marketing@videosoftglobal.com
Website: www.videosoftglobal.com
SeaOwl
Email: noemie.lancellotta@seaowlgroup.com
Website: www.seaowlgroup.com
Contact information:
Videosoft Global Ltd.: 20-22 Wenlock Road, London, N1 7GU UK; phone: +44 (0) 333 242 0563
SeaOwl Technology Solutions: 1242 Avenue Jean Monnet, 83190 Ollioules France; phone: +33 (0) 4 94 11 57 00
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