SYSTEM MOUNTED
REFERENCE INTEGRATION
HECTO DRONE
HD-606
MTOW 104 KG

AUTOMATIC FLOTATION FOR RECOVERY OF UAVs AT SEA

UAV Recovery System is a platform-specific flotation system developed to protect unmanned aerial vehicles, payloads and mission-critical equipment. Automatically activated upon water contact, the system provides rapid buoyancy, keeping the drone afloat and recoverable in the event of a loss of control or an accident over water.

Developed for professional UAV operations, our technology is already in use by a growing number of drone operators worldwide.

TRUSTED ACROSS THE UAV INDUSTRY
PROVEN IN OPERATIONS

TRUSTED BY PROFESSIONALS

A selection of professional UAV operators using our recovery technology in maritime, offshore and defence operations.
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Defence / Industrial / Offshore
Denmark | MTOW 104 KG
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Defence / Energy / Logistics
USA | MTOW 71 KG
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Offshore / Logistics
The Netherlands | MTOW 170 KG
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Defence / Industrial / Offshore
Norway | MTOW 60 KG
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Offshore / Logistics / SAR
Scotland | MTOW 650 KG
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Maritime / Infrastructure / Energy
Norway | MTOW 35 KG
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WHY the system MATTERS

MORE THAN JUST RECOVERY

Recovering a UAV following an incident goes beyond protecting the drone itself. Valuable payloads, onboard equipment and operational data can be equally important, making successful recovery a key factor in reducing financial losses and operational downtime.

Losing a drone can also mean losing the opportunity to understand what went wrong. Recovering a UAV makes it possible to investigate technical failures, identify potential causes and use those findings to help prevent similar incidents in the future.

Beyond asset protection, recovery capabilities can also help meet regulatory requirements and obtain flight authorisation for certain maritime UAV operations. For professional UAV operators working in maritime, offshore and defence environments, a reliable recovery solution provides an additional layer of protection while supporting operational safety.

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
PACKED
UNFOLDED
HOW IT WORKS
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WATER CONTACT

The UAV enters the water with the recovery system attached.

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AUTOMATIC DEPLOYMENT

Within seconds, the water sensor triggers automatic deployment.

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INFLATION & FLOTATION

CO₂ inflates the buoyancy bag to stop further descent, while the integrated LED activates.

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RECOVERY

The system returns the UAV to the surface and keeps it visible and afloat until recovery.

TECHNICAL OVERVIEW

ENGINEERED FOR UAV OPERATIONS OVER WATER

Scalable recovery system tailored to support a wide range of UAV platforms and mission profiles.

SYSTEM TYPE
Automatic flotation and recovery
SUPPORTED UAV MTOW
2.5 kg to 650+ kg, scalable to platform requirements
COMPATIBLE UAVS
Multirotor and fixed-wing
SUPPORTED POWERTRAIN
Electric, hybrid and internal combustion
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
Platform-specific to UAV geometry, MTOW and operational requirements
SYSTEM WEIGHT
0.3 - 4+ kg, depending on UAV geometry and MTOW
CONFIGURATIONS
Softbag (standard), Hardcase (upon request)
MOUNTING
Strap-mounted or installed via dedicated mounting points
ACTIVATION
Water-activated
INFLATION
CO₂
REFLECTIVE MARKINGS
SOLAS-approved retro-reflective material
VISUAL LOCATOR LIGHT
Water-activated LED
rECOVERY BEACON
MOB2 beacon (optional)
REUSABILITY
Reusable following post-deployment inspection, repacking and rearming

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