Blogs
Background articles, comparisons and practical guides on heavy-lift drones.
Drone vs. crane: when to choose which?
Heavy-lift drone or traditional crane? We compare the pros and cons so you can make the right choice for every project.
Everything about the SORA permit for heavy-lift drone operations
What is a SORA permit, why is it required for heavy-lift operations, and what does it mean for you as a client? A practical explanation.
Heavy-lift drones in offshore wind: 5 advantages for wind farm operators
Why are wind farm operators increasingly turning to heavy-lift drones for maintenance and logistics? Five concrete advantages with real-world examples.
Heavy-lift drones in emergency logistics: what the ICA demo showed
Can drones deliver sandbags to a flooded flood defence? We demonstrated it at the Infra Capacity Alliance. Here are the findings.
A Christmas tree as drone payload: a serious precision demonstration
Our Christmas video looks light-hearted, but shows something essential: a heavy-lift drone delivering a fragile payload with centimetre precision. What this means in practice.
Heavy-lift drone vs. helicopter: when do you choose which solution?
Helicopter or heavy-lift drone for transport to inaccessible locations? The capacity, costs and logistics differ considerably. When does the drone win?
Fewer workers at height: how drones make lifting jobs safer
Working at height is one of the most dangerous activities in construction. How does a heavy-lift drone reduce the risk for your team?
VCA* and ISO 9001: what do these certifications mean for your project?
You're hiring a drone company. Your procurement policy requires VCA* and ISO 9001. What exactly are you checking, and what does it get you in practice?
Speeding up wind turbine maintenance with drone logistics
A stationary turbine costs €1,500 to €3,000 per day. Much of that downtime is lead time for parts. What can a drone do about it?