Ocean Power Technologies demonstrates autonomous drone charging system

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Ocean Power Technologies Advances Offshore Charging and Autonomous Operations for Maritime Drones

May 7, 2026 8:15 AM EDT

MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J., May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: OPTT) (OPT or the Company), a leader in innovative and cost-effective low-carbon marine power, data, and service solutions, today announced progress in offshore charging and autonomous operations, supporting its industry leading strategy to enable longer-duration, lower-cost maritime missions.

OPT has successfully demonstrated autonomous docking, charging, and redeployment of its maritime drone, the WAM-V® autonomous surface vehicle. The system allows a vehicle to approach a dock, secure itself, recharge, and return to operation without human intervention, in... More