Speedbird Aero and Skyports launch yearlong NYC drone delivery trial
Speedbird Aero and Skyports Drone Services launched a yearlong drone delivery trial with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
Evidence notes
- The trial used Speedbird aircraft for over-water cargo operations between Manhattan and Brooklyn.
- The Port Authority framed the work as a drone cargo delivery evaluation for regional logistics.
- Speedbird Aero and Skyports Drone Services launched a yearlong drone delivery trial with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
Company context
Speedbird Aero designs, certifies, manufactures and operates autonomous logistics drones for beyond-visual-line-of-sight delivery. The Brazilian company combines Bird-series aircraft, flight-management and UTM software, maintenance, authorisation support, remote operations and ground infrastructure in a Drone-as-a-Service platform. It has conducted commercial missions across four continents and operates from Brazil and Portugal.