Unmanned surface vessels in modern law enforcement practice can become objects of forensic examination and sources of evidence in criminal cases. Specifics of their use in criminal activity is determined by their design features: the ability to operate autonomously without a crew onboard, the ability to transfer control over distances of up to hundreds of kilometers, and the ability to carry a significant load of explosives while maintaining mobility and stealth. The article examines some of the possibilities of forensic examination of unmanned surface vessels and their technical systems.