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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 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…
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…
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…
Skyports selects Westcott Space Cluster as centre of excellence for drone operations
Drone capabilities are set to expand at Westcott Space Cluster as leading drone services provider Skyports selects the south of England site as its European headquarters and centre of excellence. In partnership with the Satellite Applications Catapult, which is working with the UK industry to drive innovation and economic growth, Skyports plan to use the state-of-the-art facilities at…
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…
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