benefits for ports of using Unifly UTM solution
UTM Solution for Ports
The integration of drones into port operations presents a unique opportunity to optimize costs while enhancing efficiency, safety, and security. The Unifly UTM platform is specifically designed to support ports in harnessing the full potential of UAS technology, ensuring seamless operations within the unique ecosystem of port environments.
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The Role of UTM in Transforming Port Operations
ENHANCED SAFETY
Implementing a UTM significantly reduces the risk of aerial incidents and enhances the safety of port personnel and infrastructure on the ground.
Enhanced Security
UTM conformance monitoring aids in intrusion detection and enables ports to swiftly identify and protect against unauthorised drone activities, improving the security of critical port infrastructure.
Streamlined Regulatory Compliance
Equipped with compliance checks and aligned with the latest regulations, the platform guarantees that drone operations within ports remain within legal parameters. It simplifies navigating the intricate regulatory landscape of UAS operations at ports.
Cost Reductions
Implementing a UTM platform becomes essential for ports looking to utilize drones extensively. This investment pays off as ports can achieve significant cost savings through drone applications, such as oil spill monitoring, preventive infrastructure maintenance, and surveillance against criminal activities.
Sustainability
Implementing a UTM system supports ports in their sustainability efforts, enabling environmentally conscious operations and contributing to the development of eco-friendly port ecosystems.
Why Ports Should Choose Unifly
Deployment Flexibility
Regulatory Compliance
Experience in Port Deployments
Unifly possesses extensive experience deploying UTM in complex port airspaces, uniquely understanding port needs.
C-UAS and Remote ID Integration
Customised User Experience
Key Products for Ports
FOR DRONE AND UAM/AAM OPERATORS
FOR SUPERVISORS
API CAPABILITIES
Use Case: Port of Antwerp Bruges
With an overall throughput of 271 million tonnes per year, Port of Antwerp-Bruges is a critical hub in worldwide trade and industry, being home to 1,400 companies and accommodating the largest integrated chemical cluster in Europe.
PoAB’s DronePortal is a cutting-edge UTM application developed by Unifly in partnership with SkeyDrone. The UTM platform has been operational in the Antwerp Port area since mid-March 2021 and has processed over 5,000 flight authorizations, playing a pivotal role in the evolving U-space landscape.
Using the Unifly UTM platform, Port Authorities can manage multiple workflows concurrently, implement a multi-layered authorization process including automatic approvals, and deploy robust real-time surveillance and detection capabilities.
This collaboration contributes to the port’s proactive stance in harnessing drone technology to enhance safety, ensure compliance, and boost operational efficiency.
Erwin Verstraelen, Chief Digital Information & Innovation Officer, Port of Antwerp-Bruges, states that “Embracing innovation is at the heart of our strategy, and this partnership with SkeyDrone and Unifly reaffirms our commitment to fostering a smart, connected, and future-ready port. Together, we’re shaping a new frontier in uncrewed aerial operations”.
Discover how Unifly’s UTM solution can support ports in successfully integrating drones into their operations.
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