Drone Delivery
New partnership launched to implement first-of-kind drone deliveries in Kenya
Kenyan drone operator, Astral Aerial Solutions, autonomous drone technology developer and network operator Swoop Aero, and Skyports have today announced that they have conducted Kenya’s first Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone deliveries. These flights represent a major step for drone logistics in Kenya and are the key first step in the partnership’s plans…
Skyports strengthens maritime drone delivery commercialisation efforts; inks two new partnerships with shipping companies Wilhelmsen and Thome
Skyports has entered into two new commercial partnerships with Thome Group, a fully integrated ship management company, and Wilhelmsen Ships Agency, one of the worlds’ largest ships agents. Adding the reach and competencies of Thome and Wilhelmsen will accelerate Skyports’ ambitions in bringing drone delivery services to Singapore’s bustling maritime sector. With strong backing and…
Skyports raises USD 23 million in first close of Series B funding round
Skyports has raised USD 23 million in the first close of its Series B funding round. The capital, from a combination of new and existing investors, will enable Skyports to consolidate its position as a global leader in the advanced air mobility infrastructure and drone operations markets. All existing institutional shareholders participated in the round…
Skyports, Swoop Aero and BD Rowa partner to integrate air logistics in the health supply chain
Swoop Aero, Skyports and BD Rowa have announced a strategic partnership to transform health supply chains across Europe, Australia and other global markets through the integration of autonomous air logistics in the pharmaceutical industry.Ā The partnership unlocks a new frontier of value and outcomes for the pharmaceutical sector, the health system and the patients it…
ST Engineering, Sumitomo and Skyports join forces to use uncrewed aircraft for heavy lift shore-to-ship parcel delivery
ST Engineering, Sumitomo Corporation and Skyports today announced the formation of a consortium to provide unmanned aircraft (UA) services for heavy-lift shore-to-ship parcel delivery in Singapore. Each consortium member will exploit their respective operational and technological capabilities to expand the use of autonomous UA for the deliveries of maritime essentials to vessels at anchorage. During…
Skyports Partners with MassDOT to Land its Drone Services in Massachusetts, USA
Skyports, the world-leading drone services provider has partnered with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s (MassDOT) Aeronautics Division to demonstrate how its drone services could link communities across the Cape Cod region in Massachusetts, USA. MassDOT is investigating the uses of drones as a solution to connecting its remote communities to everyday services such as healthcare…
Delivering Sustainable Rural Logistics: Skyports Brings its Drone Delivery Service to the USA
By Alex Brown, Head of Drone Deliveries, Skyports The Life-Enhancing Benefits Drone Deliveries Bring Over the last few years we’ve seen the drone market achieve exponential growth. There are many reasons why there is so much interest in drone deliveries the benefits are huge, both from a commercial and community aspect but one of the most…
Skyports Partners with Low-cost Airline Developer Irelandia to Bring Drone Deliveries to Colombia
London, United Kingdom, 21 OctoberĀ 2021 Skyports, the world-leading drone delivery operator, has created a joint venture with Irelandia, to bring drone deliveries to Colombia and wider Latin America (LATAM). The joint venture will bring an innovative, fast, frequent and reliable logistics service to Colombia, providing a cost-effective solution to connecting Colombia’s rural communities. The joint…
Drone Deliveries Take Flight in First-of-its-Kind Trial in Ireland
Testing last-mile drone delivery of goods between Shannon Airport to Foynes Port begins Ireland, October 4: Last week, FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), and the world’s largest express transportation company, in collaboration with Future Mobility Campus Ireland (FMCI) Air, announced the completion of its first scheduled drone last-mile delivery flight in…
Skyports gets go ahead to self-authorise drone operations with Light UAS Operator Certificate
Skyports receives first-in-EU Light UAS Operator Certificate (LUC) to allow BVLOS from the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), enabling self-authorisation of drone flights London, UK / Dublin, Ireland, 29 September 2021: Skyports, the world-leading operator ofĀ cargo drone deliveriesĀ andĀ advanced air mobility (AAM) infrastructure, has obtained a Light UAS Operator Certificate from the Irish Aviation Authority, permitting the…
Skyports and Kencoa Aerospace announce project to implement cargo drone deliveries in South Korea
London, UK, 1 September 2021: Skyports, the world-leading enabler of cargo drone deliveries and advanced air mobility (AAM) infrastructure, and Kencoa Aerospace, a global aerospace solution supplier and manufacturer, have announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to implement cargo drone deliveries to and on South Korea’s Jeju Island. The project aims to significantly enhance logistics capabilities on Jeju Island,…
Swoop Aero and Skyports extend partnership to take drone deliveries to new heights across Europe and the Americas
Melbourne, Australia / London, UK, August 19, 2021:Ā After the resounding success in contributing to theĀ UK’s National Health Service (NHS) COVID-19 response, Australian drone logistics companyĀ Swoop AeroĀ and UK advanced air mobility (AAM) company Skyports are extending their partnership to deploy drone delivery networks across the Americas and Europe. The collaboration will combine Skyports’ expertise inĀ drone delivery…