Airbus trials drone delivery to ships
Logistics Management | March 18, 2019
Airbus has begun shore-to-ship trials in Singapore with its Skyways parcel delivery drone.This marks the first time drone technology has been deployed in real port conditions to deliver a variety of small, time-critical maritime essentials to working vessels at anchorage.The trials are being undertaken in conjunction with partner Wilhelmsen Ships Services,.During the trials, Airbus’ Skyways drone will lift off from the pier with a payload capability of up to 4 kg, and navigate autonomously along pre-determined ‘aerial corridors’ to vessels as far as 3 km from the coast.