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WaiV Robotics emerges from stealth to help drones take off and land at sea - The Robot Report

therobotreport.com·May 5, 2026

WaiV Robotics has unveiled a fully automatic landing and takeoff platform for drones, designed to operate in challenging sea conditions without requiring modifications to the drones themselves. The system, backed by $7.5 million in funding, features advanced technology for safe drone recovery on moving vessels and aims to support various UAVs across multiple industries, including energy, inspection, and search-and-rescue operations.

WaiV Robotics has developed an innovative VTOL drone landing and takeoff platform specifically designed for operations at sea. This system, which doesn't require modifications to existing drones, uses AI-driven algorithms and a patent-pending catch-lock-release mechanism to ensure safe landings on moving ships. With $7.5 million in seed funding, WaiV aims to integrate with various drone providers, presenting a significant opportunity for those interested in expanding UAV applications in maritime environments, especially for industries like inspection, defense, and search-and-rescue.

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