About The Team
Founded in 2018, Magothy River Technologies brings together a team of seasoned experts with deep roots in unmanned marine systems. Our engineers have honed their skills through distinguished careers at leading organizations like Edgetech and Vehicle Control Technologies, as well as at the cutting-edge Center for Marine Autonomy and Robotics at Virginia Tech. With decades of collective experience, we’ve worked on a diverse array of innovative unmanned marine systems, tackling complex challenges and pushing the boundaries of marine technology. At Magothy, we’re passionate about advancing autonomy and delivering solutions that redefine what’s possible in the maritime industry.
Christopher J. Cannell
Developed a love for the water at a young age growing up on the Magothy River in Annapolis, Maryland.
Christopher J. Cannell's passion for the water began early, growing up along the Magothy River in Annapolis, Maryland. His fascination with electronics and computers soon followed, making the world of Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) a natural convergence of his interests. Chris first explored this field during his graduate studies at Virginia Tech, where he played a pivotal role in designing, building, and testing innovative small UUVs and Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs).
Throughout his career, Chris has led multidisciplinary teams of engineers and developers, contributing to the design and development of UUVs and USVs across a wide range of sizes and capabilities. His work with industry leaders and government agencies has consistently pushed the boundaries of unmanned systems in marine environments.In 2018, Chris founded Magothy River Technologies with a dedicated team of experienced engineers, united by a shared history of excellence. Together, they tackle complex challenges and deliver cutting-edge solutions to advance the unmanned marine industry.
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Experience
Magothy’s engineers are seasoned veterans in unmanned systems with an average experience of 17 years. Over the course of their careers, Magothy engineers have worked on 43 different unmanned systems while working with 39 different companies and government agencies. The slideshow presents some of those 43 unmanned systems including UUVs, USVs, ROVs, as well as custom specialty vehicles.
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Academia
Magothy employs well published engineers with advanced graduate degrees. These employees have studied controls, mathematics, and related unmanned systems technologies. They are experts in their fields and bring their immense knowledge and experience to Magothy’s products and services.
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We specialize in developing cutting-edge autopilot solutions for unmanned marine vehicles, including Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs), Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs), and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs).
Our services cater to a wide range of industries, including marine research, defense, environmental monitoring, offshore energy, and commercial maritime operations. Whether you’re a government agency or a private sector company, we can help enhance your operational capabilities with our innovative technologies.
We operate testing facilities in Severna Park and Shady Side, Maryland, where we conduct rigorous evaluations to ensure the reliability and performance of our systems. We are committed to delivering reliable and high-performing solutions. Our thorough testing processes at our Maryland facilities ensure that every system meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance before deployment.
Our team brings decades of hands-on experience in unmanned systems, with many of our engineers having worked at leading organizations and research institutions. We are committed to providing innovative, reliable, and tailored solutions that address the unique challenges of the marine environment.
Yes! We understand that every client has unique requirements, and we excel in creating tailored solutions to meet specific needs. From custom autopilot development to advanced data integration, we work closely with our clients to deliver the best outcomes.
Getting started is simple. Reach out to us via our Contact Us page or send us an email at info@magothyrt.com. Let us know about your project or challenge, and our team will guide you through the next steps.
We serve a diverse range of industries, including: Defense and military applications, Marine research and exploration, Environmental monitoring, Offshore energy and oil & gas, Commercial shipping and transportation.