Skyports, the world’s leading drone delivery and inspection service provider, announced today that it has officially acquired Redbird Aero, a large-scale cargo drone operator in Australia, marking its official entry into the Australian market. This acquisition will strengthen Skyports’ service capabilities in remote areas such as medical supplies distribution, infrastructure inspection and logistics transportation, and further expand its global business footprint.
Strategic layout: Seize the blue ocean of drone services in Australia
Australia is vast and sparsely populated, and there is a strong demand for efficient and low-cost drone logistics and inspection services in rural and remote areas. With this acquisition, Skyports will integrate Redbird Aero’s technical advantages in heavy cargo drones over 150 kilograms (RPAS), and combine its own mature global drone operation experience to provide a safer and scalable solution for the Australian market.
Alex Brown, Director of Drone Services at Skyports, said:
“Australia’s unique geographical environment provides great opportunities for drone applications. We are pleased to work with Redbird Aero to introduce Skyports’ advanced technology to this key market and promote innovation in the medical, logistics and infrastructure industries.”
Business landing: The first batch of services will be launched in June 2025
Skyports plans to officially start business in Australia in June 2025. Initial key partners include CPB Contractors and Sedgman under the ACS Group, providing construction monitoring, asset inspection and other services. In the future, it will also expand to:
- Medical emergency-UAV delivery of medicines and blood samples to remote communities
- Logistics and transportation-Optimize the supply chain and improve the accessibility of materials in remote areas
- Infrastructure management-Power inspection, pipeline monitoring, waterway monitoring, etc.
Redbird Aero: A key boost to localized operations
Redbird Aero has long focused on drone logistics services in rural and remote areas of Australia, and has worked closely with regulators to establish a compliant and safe operating system. Its founder, Scott Wheeler, will serve as the head of Skyports’ drone business in the Asia-Pacific region. He said:
“Skyports’ global resources and safety standards will accelerate our service upgrades in Australia and better support residents in remote areas.”
Capital and localization dual-wheel drive
This acquisition benefited from the C round of financing support from ACS Group**. As a global infrastructure giant, ACS has deep resources in Australia, helping Skyports quickly connect with local partners and promote the commercial application of drone technology.
Future Outlook
Skyports continues to expand its global business, and Australia has become its new strategic territory. Relying on Redbird Aero’s local foundation, Skyports will help Australia achieve a comprehensive upgrade of smart logistics, precision medicine and efficient infrastructure management.
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Reference https://dronelife.com/2025/04/16/skyports-drone-services-acquires-redbird-aero-launches-operations-in-australia/
