a year ago

Skyports Secures €103 Million to Build Vertiports and Expand Drone Services

  • Skyports, a London-based company specializing in vertiport infrastructure and electric drones, has secured over €103 million in funding

  • The round was led by ACS Group, a global infrastructure and construction company, with participation from existing investor Groupe ADP

  • The funding will be used to build out Skyports' vertiports ahead of the launch of air taxi services in Dubai by 2026 and to expand its drone services

  • Skyports has previously secured investment from companies across the aviation and infrastructure space, including Irelandia Aviation, Kanematsu, and Deutsche Bahn Digital Ventures.

      • ProblemTransportation

      "Traditional air travel is slow, expensive, and polluting. There is a need for a new, more efficient and sustainable way to travel, especially for short-haul flights."

      Solution

      "Skyports is building vertiports, which are landing pads for electric drones and air taxis. These vertiports will allow for faster, more affordable, and more environmentally friendly travel. Skyports is also developing drone services for a variety of applications, such as delivery, inspection, and monitoring."

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