The Future of
Offshore Logistics
The American answer to China's maritime drone lead. US-made, hybrid-electric autonomous cargo delivery for offshore energy and defense.
A $26M helicopter for a 50 lb valve
The offshore energy industry uses cutting-edge robotics below the waterline— but above it, logistics remain stuck in the 20th century.
The Cost Crisis
PSV day rates have surged past $22,000. Heavy helicopters cost $7,000/hour. The market can no longer afford this inefficiency.
The Safety Risk
Helicopter transport remains the most dangerous aspect of offshore employment. Every unmanned flight reduces human risk exposure.
The Time Cost
Non-Productive Time (NPT) costs exceed $1M/day on deepwater rigs. A 15-hour boat trip for a critical part is unacceptable.
Heavy-lift autonomous logistics
A vertically integrated, hybrid-electric eVTOL designed for the "middle weight" cargo segment—items too heavy for small drones but too small to justify a $22,000 vessel or $12,000 helicopter flight.
- Hybrid-Electric: Turbine generator + electric motors for 400+ mile range
- Marinized: IP67 electronics, titanium/composite construction
- NDAA Compliant: 100% US-made, no Chinese components
- Rig-Ready: Precision landing on helidecks, no infrastructure changes
The arbitrage is massive
Delivering a 100 lb valve to Thunder Horse (150 miles offshore)
3,200+ structures in the Gulf of Mexico alone
The GoM is the premier theater for offshore innovation—a mature, densely developed industrial basin with massive scale for logistics disruption.
Shelf (0-50 mi)
Highest density. NUIs and marginal producers. Route automation opportunity.
Phase 1 TargetDeepwater (50-150 mi)
High-value assets. Multi-million dollar NPT costs. Highest willingness to pay.
Primary MarketUltra-Deepwater (150-250 mi)
Crown jewels: Thunder Horse, Mars, Appomattox. Extreme cost of servicing.
Phase 3 TargetThe regulatory moat is open
Geopolitical Vacuum
NDAA and Blue UAS have banned Chinese hardware (DJI/AutoFlight) from US critical infrastructure. The market needs an American alternative.
FAA Pathway Open
The 44807 exemption enables heavy-lift operations (55+ lbs) before full Part 135 certification. Zipline and Wing have proven the path.
Cost Crisis Accelerating
PSV rates at $22K/day and rising. Helicopter costs at $7K/hour. Operators are desperate for alternatives.
American Dynamism Tailwind
Investors are actively seeking "meatspace" solutions to reshore industrial capacity. Defense dual-use creates massive secondary market.
Path to market
Shelf Operations
FAA 44807 exemption. Routes within 50 miles for inspections and light cargo.
Deepwater Routes
Part 135 certification. Middle-mile logistics to 100+ mile assets.
Full Scale + Defense
Ultra-deepwater coverage. Defense contracts for contested logistics.
Join the mission to reshape offshore logistics
We're building the American answer to China's maritime drone lead. Talk to us about partnerships, investment, or joining the team.