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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…

How are beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations transforming deliveries in Asia Pacific?

Sanjay Suresh, Skyports’ recently appointed Business Development and Operations Manager Asia Pacific, discusses the unique market forĀ drone deliveriesĀ in Singapore and the great potential of drones to complement existing logistics within the maritime industry. How are beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations transforming deliveries in Asia Pacific? There are many countries in Asia Pacific…

Regulatory Affairs Lead (Americas), Andrew Giacini, discusses how relationship building with regulators and communities will be key to the success of advanced air mobility (AAM) in the region

Skyports’new Regulatory Affairs Lead (Americas), Andrew Giacini, discusses Skyports role in helping to establish the regulatory framework for Advanced Air Mobility in the Americas, the importance of building relationships with regulators and communities for the succesful introduction of AAM and how the Skyports solution pairs well with the interest of regulators. Why is Skyports expanding…

The importance of continuing to invest in drone technology

The push for BVLOS flights in unsegregated airspace continues at unrelenting pace. Crucial to unlocking low-level airspace for drones is the continual advancement in detect-and-avoid (DAA) and unmanned traffic management (UTM) technologies. Skyports flight operations lead, Alastair Skitmore, examines the importance of continuing to invest in drone technology, as the industry strives to enable drones…

Skyports extends its Series A Capital Raise to Ā£6m with investment from Irelandia Aviation

Skyports, the urban air mobility infrastructure provider and drone delivery operator, today announced an extension to its Series A funding to now total Ā£6 million ($8 million) with investment fromĀ Irelandia Aviation. Irelandia Aviation joins existing Series A investors Deutsche Bahn Digital Ventures, Groupe ADP and Levitate Capital in the investment round. Skyports intends to use the funds to continue its…

Skyports raises Ā£5.35 million in Series A funding

London, United Kingdom, Thursday 5 December 2019: Skyports, the urban air mobility infrastructure provider and drone delivery operator, has raised Ā£5.35 million in Series A funding.Ā  Jointly led by Deutsche Bahn Digital Ventures (DBDV) and Groupe ADP, the round also includes significant new investment from Levitate Capital following their seed investment in the company in…