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 delivers patented, CE-ready docking and contact-based charging systems, trusted across defense, logistics, and energy sectors, designed to work across drone types, without vendor lock-in or moving parts.

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 is a pioneering force in the autonomous charging sector, enabling automated drone operations 24/7 with advanced charging stations.

Under the steadfast leadership of CEO Andrea Puiatti, Skycharge is dedicated to revolutionizing the autonomous charging service landscape. Their mission is to develop cutting-edge autonomous charging systems and services, facilitating scalable and economically viable deployments of autonomous drones.

With a strategic focus on R&D, Skycharge is at the forefront of delivering innovative autonomous charging solutions, software stacks, and related services. Their proven track record in the commercial drone market positions Skycharge as leaders in providing essential technology and infrastructure for BVLOS and autonomous operations.

HHLA Sky is a subsidiary of HHLA (Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG) and 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.

HHLA Sky’s open Integrated Control Center (ICC) is a mobile robot management system 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 ICC integrates seamlessly with a wide range of own and third party drones and mobile robots.

HHLA Sky’s technology is recognized with multiple awards, including the German Innovation Award for the ICC and the Red Dot Design Award for their X4 drone.

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.