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Building a World Class Fleet
We pride ourselves on the profound knowledge of our remote pilots, who form the backbone of our operations. Our global team of flight operators comprises a remarkable collective of professionals, including ex-competitive drone pilots, former and active military personnel, and trained crewed aircraft pilots. The knowledge and skill they each bring to the table is…
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 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 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…
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…