Uncrewed vessel launcher
Pāpaka
Launch from any beach. Recover to any container. No ramp, no crane, no crew in the surf.
How it works
Drive in. Float off. Drive back under.
A self-propelled, all-electric launcher that carries the vessel from a container or trailer across sand and into the water, and recovers it the same way. One operator, wireless remote, no tow vehicle.
The range
Three drives. One platform.
Built on the Tectrax Boat-Launcher platform. 48 V electric, hydraulic-free, marine-grade. The 4WD configuration is exclusive to Edge.
3WD
Mid-size vessels
All-terrain traction and control for small USVs and work boats.
4WD · Edge exclusive
Pāpaka
Rough terrain and surf zone. Up to 4,000 kg. The Whai launcher.
6WD
Large vessels
Up to 7,000 kg for large uncrewed and crewed craft and commercial operators.
Boats from 4 m to 10 m and up to 7,000 kg. 2WD and 5WD configurations available on request.
Engineered for the water
Powerfully simple.
- 48 V electric drive. No hydraulics, no fuel.
- Sealed marine-grade hubs, salt-spray tested.
- Wireless remote to 500 m line of sight.
- Integration with the Whai Autonomy console for uncrewed launch and recovery.
Launch and recovery
Watch Pāpaka put Whai in the water.
In the field
Proven on the beach.
Beach trials
Launch and recovery cycles with Whai on Auckland beaches.
From a container
Deploys straight from a 20 ft container on the shoreline.
From a trailer
Travels behind a light vehicle and self-deploys down the ramp.
Specifications on request.
Datasheets for every drive configuration.