Full-size unmanned helicopter demonstrates deck landings and cargo operations as Robinson shows off range: from small tactical drones to heavy-lift autonomous aircraft Robinson Unmanned is emerging as a significant participant in the growing U.S. unmanned defense and logistics sector. Now, the company is demonstrating how that strategy extends well beyond small … [Read more...] about Robinson’s “Era of Both” Expands from Tactical Drones to Heavy-Lift UAS
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WaiV Robotics Debuts Maritime VTOL Landing Pad with $7.5M Seed Round
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
