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Royal Mail and Skyports Drone Services launch fully electric drone deliveries in Orkney
Royal Mail and Skyports Drone Services have today announced the launch of the Orkney I-Port operation, a drone delivery project established in partnership with Orkney Islands Council Harbour Authority and Loganair. Royal Mail and Skyports Drone Services have established a daily inter-island mail distribution service between three islands on Orkney. The project will initially operate…
Skyports Drone Services’ new drone partner makes debut for Royal Mail delivery project
Skyports Drone Services has today announced Speedbird Aero as new aircraft partner for the Orkney I-Port operation, a drone delivery project established in partnership with Royal Mail, Orkney Islands Council Harbour Authority and Loganair. Speedbird Aero has been selected as the latest aircraft partner to join Skyports Drone Services’ world-class drone fleet. The Brazilian drone…
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Skyports Drone Services demonstrates medical drone delivery capabilities to Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health
Reduces delivery times from approximately 55 minutes to under seven minutes Satun, Thailand, 2 JuneĀ 2023 Skyports Drone Services, the global leader in drone deliveries, surveys and monitoring, today successfully conducted a landmark medical drone delivery demonstration for Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health. The demonstration comes after Skyports Drone Services successfully obtained Beyond Visual Line of…
World-Leading Drone Centre Opens in Buckinghamshire
The Satellite Applications Catapult launches its new Drone Test and Development Centre (DTDC) facility at Westcott Venture Park in Buckinghamshire. The site is a former RAF base and has a 270m runway, four dedicated landing pads for vertical, or vertical to horizontal take-off, and multiple flying areas offering real-world environments. The DTDC offers permanent hangars as workshop space for…
Introducing Mitchell Williams, Skyportsā€™ new Korea Country Manager
In an interview with Skyports new Korea Country Manager,Ā Mitchell Williams, we take a closer look at the adoption of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and Drone Services in Korea, how we anticipate it will take shape, and the impact it will have in one of the world’s innovation powerhouses. Q: You’ve lived in Korea for over…
Skyports Drone Services introduces Cash-to-Master deliveries in Singapore and Korea
Skyports Drone Services has announced the addition of Cash-to-Master (CTM) services to its repertoire of ship-to-shore services. The CTM service was announced today at the annual Singapore Maritime Week event, with a live demonstration of the new offering taking place at the Maritime Drone Estate, Singapore’s drone testbed. Attendees included event delegates and representatives from…
Skyports Drone Services to launch drone delivery flights for Royal Mail
Skyports Drone Services, the global leader in drone logistics, surveys and monitoring, has today announced the launch of the Orkney I-Port operation, a fully electric drone logistics project established in partnership with Royal Mail, Orkney Islands Council Harbour Authority and Loganair. The project is set to revolutionise connectivity, access and safety throughout the rural island…
Introducing Yun-yuan Tay, Skyportsā€™ new Head of Asia-Pacific
In an interview with Skyports‘ new Head of Asia-Pacific,Ā Yun-yuan Tay, we ask him about the adoption of Advanced Aerial Mobility in Singapore, what next for Skyports in Asia and some of the challenges he foresees to the adoption of AAM in the region. From your observation, how far ahead is Asia with the adoption of…
Skyports Drone Services completes successful drone delivery proof of concept in collaboration with Japan’s Kaga City Council
Skyports Drone Services has successfully completed a drone delivery proof of concept (PoC) in partnership with Kaga City and Kanematsu Corporation. Kanematsu Corporation has partnered with Kaga City since 2021 for the promotion of regional revitalisation through the use of drones and aerial vehicles[1]. Transporting simulated blood and other materials of up to 3kg between…
Skyports Drone Services strengthens presence in Korea through Joint Venture with Korean drone company, Marine Drone Tech Inc.
Skyports has today announced the formation of a joint venture (JV) entity between its drone services business and Korean drone technology company, Marine Drone Tech (MDT). Named Skyports Drone Services Korea, the JV Co will be dedicated to delivering tailored drone solutions that address connectivity, productivity, and safety. With a growing demand for innovative technologies…
Skyports Drone Services partners with Pyka to launch heavy payload operations
Skyports Drone Services and electric, autonomous aircraft manufacturer, Pyka, have agreed on a partnership for heavy payload drone logistics. The collaboration will leverage Skyports Drone Services’ extensive operational experience and Pyka’s best-in-class heavy payload aircraft to provide game-changing drone delivery services. Ā The partnership will see Skyports Drone Services welcome the newly unveiled Pyka Pelican…