Skyports Acquires Redbird Aero; Plans Australia Drone Ops

Skyports plans to launch heavy-lift deliveries with the Pelican Cargo from U.S. startup Pyka.  Credit: Skyports Drone Services

Skyports plans to launch heavy-lift deliveries with the Pelican Cargo from U.S. startup Pyka.

Credit: Skyports Drone Services
Skyports Drone Services has acquired Australian startup Redbird Aero, part of a plan to launch heavy-lift commercial drone operations in the country. Announced April 16, the combined entity will focus on using heavy-lift uncrewed aircraft to perform missions across Australia ranging from pipeline...
Ben Goldstein

Based in Boston, Ben covers advanced air mobility and is managing editor of Aviation Week Network’s AAM Report.

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