Unifly, a pacesetter in UAS Visitors Administration (UTM) options, has introduced its pivotal function in enabling the first-ever autonomous drone transport of petrochemical evaluation samples on the Port of Antwerp. This groundbreaking initiative, a part of the SAMPLIFLY venture led by ADLC, SGS, and BASF, represents a big milestone in integrating autonomous drone expertise into industrial operations.
The SAMPLIFLY venture stands out as a global business first, complying with strict security and regulatory necessities. ADLC has turn into the primary firm in Europe permitted for drone transport of petrochemical samples and the primary globally to realize this inside a port’s non-segregated managed airspace. Historically, petrochemical samples are transported by street, however drone logistics have proven to cut back transport time by as much as six occasions, lower CO2 emissions by as much as 80%, and considerably improve operational effectivity for each BASF Antwerp and SGS.
Unifly’s NextGen UTM system performs an important function in guaranteeing protected drone operations on the Port of Antwerp by means of real-time monitoring, automated flight planning, and enhanced situational consciousness, enabling seamless Past Visible Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations. Serving as a advisor for the SAMPLIFLY venture, Unifly was instrumental in acquiring the required flight authorizations. The Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority, using Unifly’s UTM system, was key in managing these approvals.
“Leveraging the advanced UTM system of Unifly has been instrumental in making the SAMPLIFLY project a reality. This partnership has enabled us to meet stringent safety requirements and pioneer the use of autonomous drones for petrochemical sample transport, setting a new benchmark for efficiency and innovation in the logistics industry,” stated Marc Kegelaers, Co-founder of ADLC.
Since its operational inception in mid-March 2021, the Port of Antwerp-Bruges DronePortal has processed over 5,700 flight authorizations, considerably contributing to the evolving U-space panorama. The implementation of Unifly’s UTM system at Port of Antwerp-Bruges, in collaboration with SkeyDrone, has created an setting that totally harnesses the potential of the drone business.
“We are thrilled to see our UTM system enabling such a transformative project. The successful implementation of BVLOS operations for petrochemical sample transport demonstrates the immense potential of autonomous drones in industrial applications. This project sets a new standard for safety and efficiency in drone logistics,” said Andres Van Swalm, CEO of Unifly.
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