WaiV Robotics
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About WaiV Robotics
WaiV's platform is designed to stabilise a landing surface and guide a VTOL aircraft through the final approach to a moving vessel. A catch-lock-release mechanism secures the aircraft after touchdown. The company describes compatibility with multirotor, fixed-wing VTOL and helicopter configurations without aircraft hardware or software modification, subject to integration and operating limits.
The system targets observation, inspection, parcel delivery and search-and-rescue missions where shore-based recovery constrains endurance. WaiV emerged from stealth in April 2026 and launched its platform in the United States in June as offshore operations moved into deeper water. The company operates entities in London and Virginia. Weather envelope, sea state, vessel motion and aircraft compatibility require installation-specific validation and are not inferred beyond published demonstrations.
Funding
Team
- Johnny Carni - Founder and CEO - Leads WaiV’s development and commercial launch of autonomous VTOL landing infrastructure for moving vessels.
Timeline
Events
- 2026-06-16 - Product Launch - WaiV Robotics launches autonomous drone landing platform in U.S.
Launch targets autonomous UAV landing for offshore infrastructure. U.S. market launch follows WaiV Robotics seed funding and stealth emergence. The platform is positioned for deeper-water offshore operations.
Source - 2026-05-05 - Funding - WaiV Robotics emerges from stealth with €6.4 million seed funding
WaiV Robotics emerged from stealth with €6.4 million, equivalent to $7.5 million, in seed funding. The company is developing an automatic takeoff and landing platform for VTOL drone operations from moving vessels. WaiV said the system is designed to enable reliable maritime drone operations even in high sea states.
Source - 2026-01-30 - Company Formation - WaiV Robotics incorporated in the United Kingdom
WaiV Robotics was incorporated as WAIV ROBOTICS LTD in the United Kingdom. Companies House lists the company as active, with business activities covering software development and IT consultancy. Jonathan Benzion Carni is listed as the active director.
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