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The methodological approach proposed in this paper has been implemented according to a multimodal mapping technique involving the simultaneous and integrated use of both optical and geoacoustic sensors. This approach has been enriched by tools based on artificial intelligence (AI), specifically intended to be installed onboard the ARGO-USV, aimed at the automatic recognition of submerged targets and the physical characterization of the seabed. This technological project is composed of a main command and control system and a series of dedicated sub-systems successfully tested in different operational scenarios. The ARGO drone is capable of acquiring and storing a considerable amount of georeferenced data during surveys lasting a few hours. The transmission of all acquired data in broadcasting allows the cooperation of a multidisciplinary team of specialists able to analyze specific datasets in real time. These features, together with the use of deep-learning-based modules and special attention to green-compliant construction phases, are the particular aspects that make ARGO-USV a modern and innovative project, aiming to improve the knowledge of wide coastal areas while minimizing the impact on these environments. 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