Raymarine Quantum 2 Q24D – Doppler collision‑avoidance radar for light commercial vessels & USVs
The Raymarine Quantum 2 Q24D is a compact 18" solid‑state Doppler radar engineered to provide collision‑avoidance and situational awareness for light commercial vessels, high‑speed craft and USVs (uncrewed surface vessels) operating in busy coastal and harbour environments. Unlike the CHIRP‑only Quantum Q24C, Quantum 2 adds Doppler processing to clearly highlight moving targets, colour‑coding contacts to show whether they are approaching or moving away. This gives operators and autonomous systems a faster, more intuitive understanding of risk in congested waterways.
Optimised for Raymarine Axiom / Axiom Pro / Axiom 2 displays running LightHouse OS, Quantum 2 Q24D offers simple installation, instant start-up and enhanced short‑range detail. It is available in standard white and an optional Quantum 2 Black housing for vessels requiring a premium or tactical aesthetic.
Key features
- 18" solid‑state radome with Doppler processing for collision‑avoidance awareness
- Doppler target colouring: approaching targets highlighted clearly to differentiate threats from background traffic
- Explicitly distinct from Quantum Q24C — Q24D adds Doppler collision‑avoidance capability on top of solid‑state radar performance
- Short‑range excellence with a minimum range of ~18 ft (6 m) for close‑quarters manoeuvring in marinas, harbours and confined waters
- MARPA target tracking supports multi‑target tracking using technology similar to that relied upon by professional agencies
- Fast start‑up and solid‑state reliability for high‑tempo operations
- Available in Quantum 2 Black variant for vessels needing a sleek or tactical appearance
- Seamless integration with Raymarine Axiom‑family displays via LightHouse OS for radar overlay on charts, AIS integration and advanced target handling
- SDK support for USV developers, making Quantum 2 a popular choice for uncrewed and autonomous surface platforms requiring Doppler-based collision avoidance
Typical Application
- Light commercial & workboat operations
- Harbour tugs, service craft, fast workboats operating in high‑traffic areas
- Pilot & coastal agency vessels
- Pilots and coastal authorities navigating in dense vessel traffic and complex approaches
- Interceptors & high-speed craft
- Doppler highlighting improves risk detection during pursuit and high‑speed manoeuvres
- USV / autonomous vessels
- Doppler collision‑avoidance radar feeding into autonomous navigation algorithms
- Quantum 2 used as a key sensor for USV situational awareness via SDK
- Premium small craft & tenders
- Superyacht tenders and high‑spec patrol boats requiring a compact, stylish radar with strong short‑range performance