HHLA Sky — drone unit of the Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG, HHLA, at the Port of Hamburg — is the developer and provider of the world’s most integrated drone and mobile robot management and control software platform, the open Integrated Control Center, and a manufacturer of industry grade drones. Their open Integrated Control Center enables the centralized BVLOS drone and mobile robot fleet management of multiple, simultaneous real-world missions.
Skycharge designs CE-compliant, contact-based docking and charging systems that support automated drone operations. The company’s patented technology provides interoperable and automatic docking, charging, and remote-controlled hangars — all without drone-specific customizations. Its systems are implemented across logistics, energy, and defense applications.
Together, Skycharge and HHLA Sky are integrating Skycharge infrastructure across the entire HHLA Sky drone lineup, including its AllSky drone base station.
By combining certified airborne systems with a modular ground layer, both partners are closing the loop on drone autonomy by enabling 24/7 BVLOS operations: safely, remotely, and reliably.
Skycharge develops drone charging systems and modular ground infrastructure for autonomous operations. Skycharge’s platform supports a wide range of drone types without requiring custom hardware integration. Its technology is deployed in both commercial and defense settings, and protected by patents in the EU and US.
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HHLA Sky, a subsidiary of HHLA (Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG), is a global leader in developing and integrating scalable drone and mobile robot management solutions into business operations–as well as providing efficient UAS traffic management (UTM) solutions and developing and manufacturing drones.
Its open Integrated Control Center (ICC) is a mobile robot management platform that enables fully automated, 24/7 operations of 100+ drones and mobile robots in complex environments such as critical infrastructure. Designed for seamless integration into enterprise, law enforcement, and home security systems, it unlocks powerful automation and connectivity for use cases such as surveying, inspection, delivery, and surveillance.
Certified to the IEC 62443 cybersecurity standard, the award-winning ICC supports a wide range of own and third party drones and mobile robots.
Combined with Skycharge’s leadership in autonomous charging solutions, this partnership paves the way for a truly scalable and economically viable 24/7 operation of BVLOS automated drones.
Explore how Skycharge and HHLA Sky’s fully integrated, automated drone infrastructure enables 24/7 BVLOS operations across different platforms and industries. Email us at sky@hhla.de, ask your personal contact at HHLA Sky or at our partner Skycharge.
