UAV Development & Drone Programs Europe

Ørsted and Skyports test cargo-drone resupply at Hornsea 2 offshore wind farm

A four-week trial used large cargo drones to deliver maintenance equipment to turbines at Ørsted’s Hornsea 2 in the North Sea. The on-demand deliveries tested whether drones can speed resupply, reduce routine vessel trips and support more consistent turbine operations while lowering operational risks and costs.

Discovered 2026-10-07T08:55:15.347645-07:00 | 2026-10-07T08:55:15.347645-07:00

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The trial tests drones as a last-mile logistics option for offshore wind maintenance, potentially reducing the need for dedicated vessel movements.
Ørsted and Skyports assessed delivery of maintenance kits to Hornsea 2 turbines; the reported objectives include faster resupply, lower operational risk and more consistent power generation.

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