Skyports, Royal Mail Launch UAS Package Delivery Service In Scotland

Swoop Aero Kite

A collaboration between Skyports Drone Services and the Royal Mail in 2021 saw the company operate flights in the Scilly Islands using a Swoop Aero Kite. A different aircraft—yet to be confirmed—will operate the Orkney service.

Credit: Skyports Drone Services
A three-month project to see mail delivered between hubs on different islands in Scotland’s Orkney archipelago is to launch this spring. A consortium led by uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) operator Skyports Drone Services and involving the UK’s Royal Mail postal services group, the Orkney Islands...
Angus Batey

Angus Batey has been contributing to various titles within the Aviation Week Network since 2009, reporting on topics ranging from defense and space to business aviation, advanced air mobility and cybersecurity.

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