# Seasats and Neros Demonstrate USV Drone Launch

Seasats and Neros announced an integration partnership to launch Neros Archer FPV drones from Seasats’ Quickfish unmanned surface vessel (USV). A test event demonstrated the capability; Quickfish’s 450-pound payload bay can carry up to six Archer drones. The announcement identifies no government customer, contract award, funding, or solicitation, so it is a technology and market signal rather than a current procurement opportunity.

- The demonstration gives defense procurement teams and maritime-system integrators a concrete capability to assess: deploying multiple FPV drones from an unmanned surface vessel.
- Contractors pursuing maritime autonomy work can evaluate whether USV-launched small drones fit their system concepts; the announcement does not establish operational maturity or a government requirement.
- No solicitation, funding, or customer is identified, so the signal does not provide a bid opportunity or procurement timeline.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** November 10, 2026

### Vendors
- Seasats ()
- Neros ()

### Sources
- [Seasats and Neros Partner To Deploy FPV Drones From USVs - Defense Daily](https://www.defensedaily.com/seasats-and-neros-partner-to-deploy-fpv-drones-from-usvs/navy-usmc) - Defense Daily