8. Gavia by Teledyne Marine
The Gavia AUV exhibits remarkable adaptability on a small platform. From environmental monitoring to mine countermeasures, this modular system can be set-up for different missions. Its 1,000-meter depth rating qualifies for continental and coastal shelf activities. The Gavia has GPS and DVL-aided inertial navigation among other sophisticated navigation and positioning systems. Its intuitive control software streamlines mission planning and execution; its hot-swappable battery modules provide rapid turnaround between missions.