Autonomous Boat Prototype Testing

This is a test of the navigation system for our 24' autonomous boat prototype. We are creating a boat that will attempt to cross the Atlantic Ocean in 2018. The final boat will be solar electric, and will be more robust, along with a self righting system. Average continuous speed of the boat is 4-5 knots depending on solar conditions. Progress of the journey can be followed at www.angusadventures.com

[@1000BASTE]

Great to hear about your new adventure!

[@franciscourena5636]

**** OUTSTANDING PRESENTATION***
__ MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION:
how do you manage the big rudder with the pixhawk ?????????
you are using pixhawk rover that uses a 5 volt servo but when it comes to a large scale boat, I do not
know how to make that connection

[@vipermadman]

Look forward to see it in action! Will it be able to right itself if capsized in a big sea?

[@pakde8002]

James Gibling yes really curious about the self righting system. since it's unmanned closed hull and doesn't really matter which end is up I imagine flexible solar panels on the top and bottom as a skin if you will, with the motors attached behind each pontoon a bit like a Thai weed whacker, self trimming by weighting the end of the prop arm, maybe part of prop shield/anti-cavitation plate. actually I don't know if a rudder is needed with twin electric motors as the speed of each motor could be adjusted to achieve course correction.

[@aaronrosner8446]

What happened to this boat? Did it make it?

[@user-jm6ub3rx5t]

что бы вы сделали, если бы лодка поднялась на киль