Cargo Drones Successfully Deliver Equipment for Offshore Wind Turbines

Utilizing FlyingBasket’s heavy-lift drones, SkyLift completed a 10-day mission delivering 5,460 kg of equipment to offshore wind turbines in the North Sea By William Mackenzie / 29 Aug 2024

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SkyLift has successfully completed an ambitious offshore mission, transporting equipment from a ship to Ørsted-owned wind turbines using advanced cargo drones from FlyingBasket.

The mission took place in the North Sea, in the waters of the Netherlands. It showcased SkyLift’s ability to deliver parcels with high speed, reaching up to 20 deliveries per day. The mission began on July 29th and took 10 days to complete. The distance from the ship to the wind turbine was about 150 meters.

Using FlyingBasket’s heavy cargo drones, SkyLift delivered cargo boxes weighing about 85 kilograms each to 94 wind turbines. This resulted in a total of 5,460 kilograms transported over the 10-day mission.

FPV Video Credit: Skylift

The companies assert that the successful operation demonstrates how innovative solutions can improve the efficiency and reliability of offshore wind farms, aiding the adoption of sustainable energy practices. The mission highlights the collaboration among all stakeholders and the potential of drone technology to support the renewable energy sector.

FlyingBasket is a drone manufacturer specializing in heavy-payload cargo drones with a 100kg payload capacity. With a focus on innovation and safety, FlyingBasket provides efficient and sustainable solutions for various industries, including energy, power line stringing, logistics, and construction.

FB3 Cargo Drone on the vessel in the North Sea. Photo credit: Skylift

SkyLift is an experienced drone operator specializing in offshore logistics and delivery solutions. The company provides turnkey UAV VLOS and BVLOS (visual/beyond visual line of sight) solutions to address logistical and time-critical challenges.

FlyingBasket states that the mission sets a new standard for efficiency and speed in offshore logistics. Moritz Moroder, CEO of FlyingBasket, commented, “I’m happy to see our drones out there on the high seas, especially operated by a skilled operator for the renewable energy industry!”

Posted by William Mackenzie Edited by William Mackenzie, Junior Editor and Copywriter practised in digital content creation and writing about defense and marine technology. Connect & Contact

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