DRONE TRIALS PROVE COST-EFFICIENT OFFSHORE MRO LOGISTICS

RWE, Skyports and Skyways have pioneered a“ hybrid logistics” model for offshore wind, as they completed Germany’ s first long-range drone delivery trial. Replacing hour-long vessel journeys with sub-30-minute automated flights, the project demonstrates significant potential for MRO cost-efficiency and supply chain agility. For procurement leads, this marks the transition of Beyond Visual Line of Sight( BVLOS) drones into a viable service category, offering a scalable, low-carbon alternative for delivering time-critical parts to remote assets.