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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Zepher Flight Labs Announces Grand Opening of New Washington Facility
Zepher Flight Labs, a subsidiary of hydrogen drone developer Heven Drones, recently announced the opening of a new facility with a ribbon cutting event in Bingen, WA. The event drew community leaders, state officials, and industry partners to celebrate the opening of the new facility. The 317 W. Steuben Street space will serve as a regional hub for advanced drone design, … [Read more...] about Zepher Flight Labs Announces Grand Opening of New Washington Facility
Mayman Aerospace Demonstrates Breakthrough in Autonomous Flight with RAZOR P100 and TBX Drones
Test flights at USMC Twentynine Palms showcase SKYFIELD AI control system, extended BVLOS range, and next-gen capabilities for contested environments by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb California-based drone developer Mayman Aerospace recently announced that their RAZOR P100 drone had completed a recent series of test flights to demonstrate its autonomous flight … [Read more...] about Mayman Aerospace Demonstrates Breakthrough in Autonomous Flight with RAZOR P100 and TBX Drones
High Eye Secures Contract with Dutch Navy for Innovative Airboxer VTOL UAV
A Strategic Alliance: High Eye and Dutch Navy Partner on Advanced UAV Deployment In a recent announcement, High Eye revealed it has been awarded a contract by the Dutch Navy for its Airboxer VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle). This decision comes after a comprehensive evaluation of maritime VTOL UAV systems, leading to the selection of the … [Read more...] about High Eye Secures Contract with Dutch Navy for Innovative Airboxer VTOL UAV
