Drones take to the waves: Saildrones are getting data where people can’t

https://beehaw.org/post/678842

Drones take to the waves: Saildrones are getting data where people can’t - Beehaw

How will they prevent theft by pirates?
They're not very big and if they're being used because of the location's harsh conditions I would imagine add even more protection.
You wouldn't download a drone sailboat???