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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…
The power of ship-to-shore drone delivery in maritime supply chains
Skyports Drone Services strategist Michael Merritt shares his views on the opportunities and applications for drone services in the maritime industry. The global drone market has seen explosive growth throughout the last decade; The market is expected to grow from $15B to $90B by 2030. The reduced cost, increased speed, and zero carbon emission associated…
Skyports Drone Services launches large scale hiring programme to support international scale up
Leading drone operator Skyports Drone Services has launched a large scale employment programme aimed at recruiting personnel to support the roll out of drone operations across existing and emerging markets. The Hub Operator Programme is an open call for applicants willing to travel for extended periods of time and work at the cutting edge of…
What is the Hub Operator Programme?
If you’re reading this post, at least one of the following statements probably applies to you: Well, that‘s great you’re in exactly the right place. Skyports Drone Services has launched a new programme to build out its drone operations capabilities. The Hub Operator programme is designed to help the company achieve its mission of solving…
Open Skies Cornwall achieves milestone first flight in urban environment, launches public consultation for future of drone delivery in Cornwall
Ten leading companies and organisations have partnered together to unlock four Cornish airspace environments for the development of the next generation of unmanned aircraft, and to establish a network of Skyhighways‘ to connect remote communities for real world end users in Cornwall via drone. Open Skies Cornwall’: A UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Future Flight…
ANSL and Skyports partner on CAA Innovation Sandbox project
Air Navigation Solutions (ANSL) has announced today that it has joined Skyports Drone Services in the Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) Sandbox which provides companies with a space in which to test innovative airspace solutions. Air traffic management provider ANSL and drone operations company Skyports Drone Services will partner to develop plans to create the UK’s…
Next Phase of Project CAELUS to Develop UK’s First Medical Delivery Drone Network Launches
A consortium led by AGS Airports in partnership with NHS Scotland to deliver what will be the UK’s first medical distribution network using drones has launched its next phase. CAELUS (Care & Equity Healthcare Logistics UAS Scotland), secured Ā£10.1 million funding from the Future Flight Challenge at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) last month. To…
A response to the UK Drone Ambition Statement
Chief Regulatory Officer Simon Whalley reflects on the Drone Ambition Statement, the UK Government’s vision for how UAVs will deliver new capabilities, boost productivity, and reduce emissions. The first day of Farnborough Air Show is traditionally reserved for the big announcements and this year was no different. Among the many was the publication of the…
TindAIR: Demonstrating airspace integration and tactical deconfliction
What is the TindAIR project and how is Skyports Drone Services involved? TindAIR is a two year project that started in 2021. It’s one of the EU-funded SESAR 2020 Joint Undertaking very-large-scale demonstrator projects and involves four demonstrations to test U-space deconfliction services in a live Urban Air Mobility Environment. On a high level, TindAIR…
Skyports secures USD 3.13M in investment from Singapore heavyweight in final close of Series B
Skyports has completed the final close of its Series B capital raise with fresh investment from ST EngineeringĀ through its Corporate Venture Capital unit, ST Engineering Ventures. ST Engineering, which has over 45 years of experience in the aerospace industry, will join as the final investor in Skyports’ Series B funding round, following the first close…