The London-based maritime startup unveils a gyro-stabilized landing pad that recovers VTOL drones on vessels as small as 10 meters in high sea states. WaiV Robotics has launched the first fully automatic landing and takeoff platform for VTOL drones operating at sea. The London-based company introduced the system on May 5, 2026, backed by $7.5 million in seed funding. The … [Read more...] about WaiV Robotics Debuts Maritime VTOL Landing Pad with $7.5M Seed Round
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MFE Launches Offshore Division Focused on Subsea and Drone-Based Inspections
New MFE Offshore unit expands use of uncrewed systems for offshore and maritime operations MFE Inspection Solutions has launched MFE Offshore, a new division dedicated to subsea and offshore inspection operations, with a strong focus on drone and robotic inspection technologies. Announced January 22, 2026, in Houston, Texas, the division is designed to support offshore oil and … [Read more...] about MFE Launches Offshore Division Focused on Subsea and Drone-Based Inspections
