Wilson Sons Tests Drone For Vessel Deliveries & Pickups At Port Of Salvador

Wilson Sons, a leading Brazilian shipping and logistics company with more than 187 years of experience, has started testing drones for vessel deliveries and pickups at the Port of Salvador. This is the first time drones are being used for such operations in Brazil’s port facilities.

The initiative is being carried out in partnership with Speedbird Aero, a company specialising in the design, manufacturing, and operation of uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs).

These drones are expected to improve efficiency and safety in port logistics while reducing operational costs and environmental impact.

In 2022, Speedbird Aero became the first company in Brazil to receive approval from the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) to operate uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS).

This authorisation …

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