HHLA Sky and the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) have teamed up to explore ways automated drones can be used across the German port.

"In the event of storm surges, accidents or other unforeseeable disruptions, flying, floating or self-driving robots can be on-site considerably faster and provide high-resolution videos and pictures for an exact overview of the situation. The time saved can be decisive in an emergency," Jens Meier, Chairman of HPA's Executive Board, illustrated.

He added, "Furthermore, they make the maintenance and expansion of the port infrastructure significantly more efficient - for example, in the case of facilities that are difficult, time-consuming or dangerous to reach."

Photo: HHLA/Nele Martensen