Thought Leadership
Exploring middle-mile logistics with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
In February 2024, Skyports Drone Services (Skyports) signed a strategic partnership with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to explore middle-mile drone logistics. This Q&A outlines the key parameters of this new collaboration.
Regulatory roadblock: The hidden threat to industry growth
For the global drones industry, the development of a progressive, enabling regulatory environment represents one of the biggest challenges we face to operating – and the biggest facilitator of growth.
Operators, manufacturers and other key stakeholders from across industry rightly need to spend considerable effort in making the case for and contributing to the continued development of regulatory frameworks.
Skyports Drone Services onboards RigiTech to launch inter-island drone deliveries in Korea
Skyports Drone Services has today announced the launch of a new project in Yeosu City, Korea, for the delivery of pharmaceuticals and foodstuffs by drone. The project will be the first time Skyports Drone Services operates flights with new drone partner RigiTech. The Yeosu City drone project, supported by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and…
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…
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…
Introducing Mitchell Williams, Skyports’ new Korea Country Manager
In an interview with Skyports new Korea Country Manager, 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…
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…
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 for drone deliveries 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…
Infrastructure challenge for drone delivery at scale: the Skyports solution
The global drone delivery market is expected to witness substantial growth over the next decade. Skyports’ Head of Asia Pacific Yun Yuan Tay looks at the infrastructure needed and presents the Skyports ground solution to enable high-volume, high-frequency cargo drone services. Cargo drones are already playing an important role today in supply chains to deliver…
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…
“Call the drone” – delivering for the NHS
As our three-month COVID-19 response project has come to an end, Skyports‘ Director of Drone Services Alex Brown, reflects on the success of Skyports’ latest UK National Health Service (NHS) drone delivery work. Real world benefits Funded by the European and UK Space Agencies, and in collaboration with Deloitte and Vodafone, Skyports has been transporting COVID-19…
Drone Delivery: the future of logistics
In recent years, drones in their many forms have become increasingly prevalent across a range of industries, amongst them entertainment and recreation, agriculture, photography and military operations. Whether noticed or not, drones now benefit us in a multitude of ways, from monitoring the growth of the food we eat, to New Year’s Eve light shows.…