Skylift UAV, a UK leader in heavy-lift uncrewed logistics, has partnered with SDO Associates to support its engagement and growth within the Defence sector.
Skylift currently provides cutting-edge drone logistics solutions tailored to the unique challenges of offshore and remote operations. By delivering essential tools, equipment, and cargo directly to where they’re needed, such as wind turbines or offshore platforms, their service saves time, reduces costs, and enhances safety. Using a flexible, aircraft-agnostic fleet, Skylift enables safe, repeatable unmanned missions without the need for traditional crewed transport.
As Defence organisations increasingly explore autonomous logistics, aerial resupply and uncrewed support for frontline operations, Skylift is now positioning its proven capabilities to meet these emerging requirements.
SDO Associates will support Skylift UAV through a focused programme of Defence market insight, stakeholder engagement, planning and strategic positioning, ensuring that Skylift’s capabilities are aligned with operational needs and visible to the right decision-makers.
“This is an exciting step for Skylift UAV as we look to bring our proven uncrewed logistics capabilities into the Defence environment,” said Toby Moores, CEO of Skylift UAV. “With SDO Associates’ guidance and understanding of the Defence environment, we’re well-positioned to showcase the value of our systems in this sector.”
With extensive experience helping innovative engineering and technology companies enter and grow within Defence, SDO Associates will provide the strategic guidance needed to introduce Skylift to key programmes, stakeholders and opportunities.
“Skylift UAV has developed TEUCAN, a capability that aligns closely with the operational challenges Defence is working to solve, particularly around autonomous logistics and persistent support,” said Stu Olden, CEO of SDO Associates and army veteran. “We’re looking forward to helping them navigate the Defence landscape and demonstrate the impact their technology can deliver.”
This collaboration represents an important milestone for Skylift UAV as it enters a sector where innovation, reliability and operational resilience are essential. It also reflects SDO Associates’ mission to support SMEs whose capabilities strengthen national resilience and future defence readiness.
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About Skylift
Skylift UAV is a UK-based drone services company specialising in heavy-lift uncrewed aerial logistics. They provide turnkey solutions for transporting tools, equipment, and cargo to offshore, industrial, and hard-to-reach locations where traditional transport is limited or costly. Using a flexible, aircraft-agnostic fleet, including multirotor, fixed-wing VTOL, and helicopter systems and their SkyFleet command and control platform, Skylift UAV ensures safe, reliable, and efficient operations. Their services include BVLOS and VLOS flight operations, regulatory compliance, maintenance, and long-term operational support, enabling organisations to enhance efficiency, reduce risk, and expand capabilities in complex operational environments.
