SkyLift transports your payload to wherever you need it most.
SkyLift is uniquely suited for sites where costs or terrain make it impractical or difficult for a helicopter or crane to operate. It also makes working in mountainous and other inaccessible areas more efficient and less dangerous for workers.
The SkyLift cargo drone provides safe, automated aerial transport of heavy materials to virtually any location, even locations where traditional methods of transport can't operate. Manufactured in Japan by SkyDrive, SkyLift carries cargo of up to 30 kg on each flight — up to 700 kg per day — and delivers its payload without landing by hovering and lowering the cargo to the ground with a powerful 30-meter hoist mechanism.
DEMONSTRATION TESTING
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TRANSPORT OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
Transport by automatic autonomous flight in the densely inhabited district (Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture)
It is the first time in Japan that a cargo drone has succeeded in transporting construction materials to a bridge construction site in the densely inhabited district.
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CARGO TRANSPORT
Participation in a progressive vermin control project (Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture)
This demonstration test was conducted to transport traps and other equipment used for vermin control to a points where vermin were detected by the AI.
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TRANSPORT OF MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Transport of medical supplies in case of disaster (Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture)
Together with Toyota City and a local hospital, we conducted a test to transport medical supplies and groceries to an area that can be isolated in case of disaster.
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CARGO TRANSPORT
Transport of a ton of paint at a power company’s tower maintenance site
By providing our service "SkyLift Plus," we achieved the labor saving at power company's tower maintenance site.
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CARGO TRANSPORT
Automated transport of construction materials to construction site (Toyoda City, Aichi Prefecture)
This demonstration test was conducted to validate the feasibility of automated transportation of various construction materials by a cargo drone in a mountainous area that posed a challenge to automated land transportation.
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TRANSPORT OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Transport of farm products to market (Tobetsu Town, Hokkaido)
In this demonstration test, our cargo drone carried white pumpkins, Japanese radishes, and other crops from farms to a farmer’s market in town, thereby reducing the workload of the producers.
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CARGO TRANSPORT
Cargo transport in a rural area where shopping is difficult (Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture)
For this demonstration test, we delivered sport supplement drinks to a local soccer school to confirm the feasibility of mass transport of goods by a large cargo drone operating within a community.
POTENTIAL USE SCENARIOS
POWER COMPANY
Transport of materials for use in pylon maintenance
CIVIL ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION
Aerial transport of materials and equipment to elevated
expressway construction site
DISASTER RELIEF
Transport of first-aid materials and relief supplies to remote disaster sites.
※The payload can be increased to as much as 50 kg if failsafe system is removed for use during emergency/disaster relief.
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OFFSHORE TRANSPORTATION
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TRANSPORTATION TO MOUNTAIN LODGES
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TRANSPORTATION OF AGRICULTURAL CROPS AND NURSERY PLANTS/SEEDLINGS
FEATURES OF SKYLIFT
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No upfront investment. SkyLift is offered through a subscription service.
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SkyLift includes our worry-free support network and insurance for your peace of mind.
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OPERATION PROCESS
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1
Apply for flight permit
If a flight permit is required, apply at least 10 business days prior to the first day of planned flights.
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Charge the battery
Charge the battery the day before the planned flight.
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Loading and transportation
Transport SkyLift and its accessories, and the cargo to the takeoff site.
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4
Set up
Confirm the safety of the takeoff and landing sites and set up SkyLift for safe operations.
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Flight operations
Operate the SkyLift to transport the cargo.
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After-use inspection
Check the drone and finish the job.
STEPS TO INTRODUCING SKYLIFT
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Inquiry about introducing the SkyLift cargo drone
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Consultation regarding purpose of use, flight environment, and other requirements
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Solution proposal
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Contract
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Operational training
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Delivery
Ongoing aftersales support
We continue to offer support after the introduction of our cargo drone.
VIDEO GALLERY
ADVISER
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Tatsuya IYOBE
Technical Adviser
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Daisuke IWAKURA
Technical Adviser