HHLA Sky GmbH

Thrilled to announce that Wiebke Kropp-Büttner is joining the management team, shaping the future of our company alongside Matthias Gronstedt. This leadership duo will forge the strategic merger between HHLA Sky and Third Element Aviation to create a powerhouse in European drone technology. Together, Wiebke and Matthias will continue working on the integration of both teams, driving innovation in automation and setting new benchmarks for drone network integration—strengthening HHLA Sky's competitive advantage in an evolving global market. #Leadership #Europe #Drones #Robotics #Innovation #Together Photo credit: Lisa Knauer

A single missed detail can derail an entire drone operation. Take port operations, for example—managing multi drone inspections of assets, monitoring and mapping sensitive areas. When critical data is scattered across different systems, the risk of human error increases. Operators need quick access to critical information without jumping between systems or screens. Juggling real-time data, adjusting flight paths, and reacting to alerts leaves room for error when it’s scattered across different platforms or screens. HHLA Sky’s Integrated Control Center (ICC) is minimizing risks by automating tasks. The ICC accelerates the data, prioritizes the information according to the current situation and displays the relevant data clearly on the dashboard. As a result, just a few operators can simultaneously monitor and manage more than 100 automated BVLOS operations—from one central control hub. Simplifying operations with centralized real-time control makes scaling easier - and safer. Interested? Contact us for a demonstration and see the ICC in action. #Scale #DroneOperations #Innovation #Automation #Robotics  

Thrilled to announce that HHLA Sky and Third Element Aviation are merging to create a powerhouse in European drone technology.    By integrating HHLA Sky’s award-winning mobile robot management software and portfolio and Third Element Aviation’s cutting-edge drone systems, we’re ready to set the standard in automation and drone network integration.   Operating under the HHLA Sky name, we aim to lead the way in the increasingly competitive global drone market. United, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible with drones and mobile robots, driving breakthrough solutions for industry and government alike. #Europe #Drones #Innovation #Automation #Robotics #Together. Read the full story - find the link in the first comment. Photo credit: Lisa Knauer

Real-time intelligence provided by automated drones and robots is a game-changer for a wide range of law enforcement operations. Professionals from internal security, law enforcement and homeland security consistently echo this transformative impact during their discussions with our team at #GPECDigital 2025. They enjoyed taking a closer look at our drones and robots, including the Integrated Control Center, which enables efficient, safe and cyber-secure management and control of multiple drones and mobile robots in the same area , streamlines data-workflows, enhances real-time situational awareness, and provides intelligent operation overview via one central hub. Joining us on Day Two: Richard Boden, 2nd from left in picture. +++ Thank you to Dr. Uwe H. Wehrstedt for organizing such an insightful high level event. +++ Heinz-Dieter Meier, Matthias Gronstedt, Wiebke Kropp-Büttner #DroneTechnology, #SituationalAwareness, #Robotics #HomelandSecurity #BOS

GPEC® digital International Exhibition & Conference is just around the corner. Visit us at Booth 117, from April 2-3, in Leipzig, Germany. Explore how automation and digitalization in law enforcement drone and robot operations enhance situational awareness by enabling simultaneous operations in the same area and seamlessly integrating data streams from drones and mobile robots with command and control centers and on-site units: to improve operational oversight, and enable more informed decision-making in critical situations. Take a closer look at our Integrated Control Center, the ICC, which seamlessly integrates your drones and mobile robots as well as our hardware, designed and manufactured in Germany. We look forward to talking with you and learning more about the unique requirements of your specific drone and robotics project. Matthias Gronstedt, Wiebke Kropp-Büttner, Tobias Hoffmann, Dieter Küsel, Nico Wenz. GPEC® digital International Exhibition & Conference is a closed event focused on digitalization and electronics in the areas of internal security, law enforcement and homeland security, organized by Dr. Uwe H. Wehrstedt & his team.

Real-time intelligence is critical for safeguarding vital infrastructure. In environments like major ports, where waterways, roads, power grids, communication networks, and logistical operations are central to daily functions, quick and coordinated responses are essential to maintaining #security and business continuity.    HHLA Sky’s #DroneTechnology, integrated with a centralized process management and control system, is transforming how security teams manage complex missions across expansive areas.    By utilizing the Integrated Control Center (ICC), multiple agencies can deploy drones #simultaneously around the clock, enabling security professionals to:    ✳️ Monitor high-risk zones in real time  ✳️ Detect and assess potential threats immediately  ✳️ Provide real-time data to command centers for faster, more informed decision-making  ✳️ Support ground officers during active response operations  ✳️ Capture essential evidence for post-incident analysis    Coordinated through one unified system, these operations enhance #SituationalAwareness, reduce response times, and ensure #CriticalInfrastructure remains protected, even in the face of evolving threats.    Drones and centralized control enhance security teams' to safeguard infrastructure and maintain operations. Explore more at #GPECdigital International Exhibition & Conferences on digitalization and electronics for authorities in the areas of internal security, law enforcement and homeland security 🗓️ from April 2-3 in Leipzig, Germany. Visit us at 📍booth 117. Will we see you there? HHLA Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG, HHLA Next +++ Please share this post with your network, so your followers can read it as well. +++

Automate police and security service drone operations to enable simultaneous fleet deployments—while seamlessly connecting command-and-control centers with on-scene units. This streamlines workflows, enhances real-time situational awareness, accelerates well-informed decision-making, and provides intelligent operational oversight. Our Integrated Control Center (ICC) handles automation and digitalization of such tasks, using either your drones and mobile robots or our German designed and manufactured systems. Visit us at Booth 117 at #GPECdigital in Leipzig, Germany (April 2–3). Explore our cutting-edge solutions tailored for governmental authorities, law enforcement agencies and security professionals. We look forward to seeing you there. Photo credit 2nd image: Hamburg Marketing GmbH

How do you enable seamless drone operations across multiple manufacturers and mission types? By reimagine system architecture. At HHLA Sky, we designed our Integrated Control Center (ICC) with horizontal integration at its core. This means organizations don’t have to abandon existing drone fleets or switch manufacturers to benefit from our solutions. Instead, the ICC unifies operations, managing drones, robotics, and IoT devices through one centralized scalable platform. Neeraj Bansal shared this approach during the EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency forum, emphasizing how open systems drive adoption and scalability in critical infrastructure like the Port of Hamburg. A truly flexible solution enables growth rather than requiring replacement. If you want to learn more about this solution just contact Neeraj. Find the link to Neeraj's full speech at EASA’s Innovative Air Mobility Implementation Forum in the comments.

"Without regulation and standards, there's no market—and without a market, there's no investment." At XPONENTIAL Europe, HHLA Sky CEO Matthias Gronstedt highlighted the critical role of regulation in setting the stage for a dynamically growing European drone market.   In his keynote speech, titled: "Driving Success: Drones and Robots in the Age of Regulation, Economics, and Tech”, Matthias resumes:   The civil #DroneMarket is still in its early stages, with risk-taking investors leading the way. Now, the market is consolidating. Future grow will depend on much higher prospects for return of investment.   Among other factors, #Regulation will be the foundation for growth, before the economy fully commits to scaling up #Investments and driving innovation. This environment would enable new business models to sustainably unleash their disruptive potential and advance the trend toward a robotic revolution.   #MarketAcceptance would then grow naturally, leading to an expansion of use cases. Furthermore, competition would ensure that Europe could stay ahead of the curve, Matthias said. What do you think: Could regulation be a driver for grow? Share your opinion in the comments. +++ Please share this post with your network so that your followers can see it as well. +++ AUVSI — Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International Photo credit: Messe Düsseldorf GmbH / ctillmann

#Sony is supporting HHLA Sky in container gantry crane inspections using #drones, and Scott Howe, Editorial Analyst at Commercial UAV News, has interviewed Matthew Swinney, Head of Image Sensing Solutions Europe, Sony Europe B.V., to learn more about the benefits of deeply integrating Sony sensors into automated drone systems. Here's a quick rundown: Benefits of drone usage: ✳️ Quicker inspections ✳️ More accurate data ✳️ Reduced risks to employees ✳️ Less time on the job Sony Europe's role: 🔹 Leading company for sensor and camera technology for drones 🔹 Provides precise, high-resolution cameras and sensing systems 🔹 Collaborates with HHLA Sky for container gantry crane safety inspections in the Port of Hamburg Case Study: HHLA Sky 🔸 Integrated Sony Alpha 7R cameras into HHLA Sky drones and the Integrated Control Center (ICC) using Sony’s #SDK 🔸 Improved inspection efficiency 🔸 Enhanced image quality and detail 🔸 AI-powered data analytics "Looking forward, AI and machine learning will be complete game changers when it comes to the capability and future development of drone-based image capture and value they provide to the industry." Matthew Swinney emphasizes. We couldn't agree more. Thanks for the interview! Read the full interview: you'll find the link in the first comment. And if you like, share this post with your network, so your followers can read it as well. Sony Europe | Digital Imaging Business Solutions, HHLA Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG