Germany’s First Long-Range Drone Deliveries Reach Offshore Wind Turbines
Skyports, RWE, and Skyways have completed Germany’s first long-range offshore drone delivery trial to wind turbines at the Arkona Wind Farm.
The three-week demonstration proved how drones can improve the offshore supply chain, reducing delivery time from over an hour by boat to under 30 minutes.
This approach offered a faster and more flexible way to move light cargo in challenging conditions, allowing flights to be booked on demand.
The test marks a new step in using autonomous aircraft to support offshore operations.
- Traditionally, small parts and tools must travel by boat.
- Using drones reduced delivery time and allowed flights to be booked on demand.
The project builds on earlier Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) tests by RWE and Skyports, which had focused on deliveries to offshore substations.
Author’s summary: Drone delivery trial at Arkona Wind Farm succeeds.