Leeds Bradford Airport Drone Hub

Leeds Bradford Airport is developing a new aerial vehicle hub to support the continued use of drone technology.

20:26 31 March 2022

Leeds Bradford Airport is in the process of developing a new aerial vehicle hub to support the continued use of drone technology in the future. 

 

Working together with Urban-Air Port, a UK based start-up, the partnership will see the development of an off-grid, hydrogen-powered infrastructure hub at the airport. 

 

Charles Johnson, Head of Planning Development at LBA said: “This collaboration signifies an exciting development for the airport and highlights the ability of Yorkshire to lead on innovative infrastructure solutions.

 

"It’s fantastic to see how aviation and its partner industries are developing new technologies that will be essential to our future.

 

"I am looking forward to seeing how the project develops, as we continue to act as a key hub for connectivity in the UK."

 

icky Sandhu, Urban-Air Port’s Founder & Executive Chairman said the agreement meant the company is "getting ahead of the curve for the next wave of logistics and infrastructure".

 

He added: "We are looking forward to developing an ultra-compact, rapidly deployable, multi-functional operations hub with facilities for vehicles providing aircraft command and control, charging/refuelling, cargo, and passenger loading.

 

"This will result in a future with less vehicles on our road and more sustainable cities.”