A British company has revealed an automatic landing and takeoff platform to support VTOL drone operations in challenging maritime environments.
The system developed by WaiV Robotics enables the launch and recovery of drones from moving vessels in open seas and even in rough weather, without changing the drone’s software or hardware.
This is possible by using a ‘catch-lock-release mechanism’, which functions with predictive AI.
The platform can presently support drones weighing up to 15…
