Not just riding waves,

Making them.

By dramatically reducing costs without sacrificing reliability, Hanno is a platform with the power to revolutionize maritime autonomy.

Adaptable

With 100+ use cases in science, defense, and commercial applications—Hanno provides endless opportunities for customization. As a scalable platform, it can handle missions big or small with payloads ranging from under 10kg to well over 100kg. Our unique 3D printed main hull allows for custom housings to be easily serialized rather than cost-inefficient bespoke modifications.

Affordable

With a production cost of approximately $3,000, Hanno undercuts all commercially available maritime USV’s by 2-3 orders of magnitude. This massive leap in accessibility opens the door to maritime autonomy for organizations without millions to spend on just a few vessels. The ability to acquire hundreds of systems for the price of one also makes new applications feasible.

Dependable

We are dedicated to reliability above all else. Capability as a fire-and-forget solution requires Hanno to maintain mission-critical reliability for years without maintenance, thousands of miles away from shore. It can operate globally and seamlessly, even in polar regions. With top-quality mission-critical components, servo optimization, and a high-efficiency motor rated for 20,000+ hours of operation—our platform doesn’t quit.

Autonomous

What do we mean by fire-and-forget solution? Your mission is as good as done the second Hanno hits the water! No troubleshooting, no maintenance, no constant checking and worrying. Our platform is designed to be capable of full autonomy, while still allowing for human intervention 24/7, 365. No matter how dynamic or routine your mission is, Hanno can handle it.

Technology Demonstrator

We are in the stage of developing and building our first technology demonstrator, Nora, to prove the feasibility of our concept by circumnavigating the globe. Our technical goals are:

  • Maintain two-way communication

  • No loss of propulsion or steering

  • No kinetic human intervention

  • Complete the 30,000+ nautical mile voyage (and make it home in one piece)

This journey will be the first documented circumnavigation by any USV, as well as the lightest and smallest surface vehicle to ever accomplish that challenging age-old feat.

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David Monfort

Founder, MSB Fellow

Having always had a passion for design, David created the concept for Hanno in high school, when he was 16 years old. Since then, he has completed his B.A. in Business Management with a minor in Communication Arts at Linfield University. Currently he is pursuing his Master of Science in Business, Design & Innovation—also at Linfield. Perhaps inspired by his upbringing in San Jose, California, David has a strong passion for creative solutions. He aspires to be a disruptive innovator who challenges the status quo in a way that inspires positivity and change.

Hanno is currently a Linfield University School of Business fellowship project for the Master of Science in Business program. We cheerfully represent the Design & Innovation track and look forward to welcoming talented undergraduate students to our team!