GOT A CHALLENGE IN LAND, AIR OR WATER?

Discover MĀKI. Together, we challenge the limits of unmanned vehicles. We take progressive technologies to create inventive solutions to tackle industrial and environmental challenges where others cannot.

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Trusted by Waikato Regional Council, Western Bay of Plenty District Council, Ōtorohanga District Council and Buller District Council

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- WHAT WE DO -

At MĀKI, we redefine the possibilities for accessible measuring and monitoring by creating customised systems that are more flexible in the NZ market. While other companies excel in one domain, what makes us different is our expertise across both hardware and software, and our ability to seamlessly blend emerging technologies from both together into creating novel solutions.

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PHASE 1 — USV MULTIBEAM SONAR

The MĀKI USV scans the pond floor row by row — sonar pulses reveal hard bottom depth and topography

POND DEPTH

0 m4 m

USV Sonar — Hard BottomSludge LayerUAV Photogrammetry

CUSTOMISED SOFTWARE

In-house software development for emerging technology solutions.

AI and machine learning
IoT connectivity
Data analytics
Autonomous control systems

UNIQUE HARDWARE

Mechanical, electrical, aeronautical and communications engineering.

Robust structures
Efficient power systems
Secure long-range communication

SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

Operational support beyond delivery.

Trained operators
Ongoing maintenance
Mission planning and data support

FOR COUNCILS & INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGERS

Stormwater & Treatment Pond Surveys

We map retention ponds, treatment ponds and detention basins using autonomous surface vessels — delivering accurate sediment volumes, bathymetric maps and condition reports without diver risk or operational disruption.

✓ Sediment volume analysis✓ Bathymetric mapping✓ Water quality monitoring✓ Condition reporting

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FOR WATER INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGERS

Water Reservoir Inspection

MĀKI deploys underwater ROVs and surface rovers to inspect reservoir infrastructure — capturing high-resolution video and imagery of submerged walls, floors and inlet/outlet structures without dewatering or confined space entry.

✓ No dewatering required✓ HD video of submerged structures✓ No confined space risk✓ Rapid mobilisation

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