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Skylift was founded by an entrepreneur, ex-fixed wing and helicopter pilot, a former Master Mariner and Offshore Logistics Specialist, and a leading Systems Architect and Software Development Specialist. We all believe that unmanned aircraft offer huge opportunities for the future of transportation, both on and offshore.
SkyLift UAV was formed to design, develop and operate specialist commercial drones for a wide diversity of specialist roles; predominantly for offshore wind farms but also other commercial applications, including specialist deliveries, heavy lift, security and maintenance. Our approach is aviation led and we follow aviation principles in everything we do. We have a fervent belief that drones will change aviation for the better. We have dedicated the last four years to developing, building and testing drones capable of persistent operations in a hostile offshore environment.
Skylift provides turnkey UAV VLOS and BVLOS solutions to solve logistical and time-critical challenges. We operate five main areas of business; SKYFLEET - GCS, Aircraft, Ground operations, flight operations and regulatory compliance.
We are Skylift.
Toby Moores
Toby is an entrepreneur and investor in disruptive technologies, most notably in the media, cellular and biotech sectors. He has provided social media services to Thomson Reuters, the World Bank and the three main political parties in the UK. Toby holds a commercial pilot's licence and has fixed and rotary wing time. He is also a qualified drone pilot. He believes UAVs are the small difference that will make a big difference to aviation, logistics and SAR. Skylift UAV ltd was set up specifically to capitalise on those differences.
CEO
Lance Russell
Lance brings decades of experience in radio-controlled aircraft, electronics, and robotics, along with over 10 years in systems architecture, hardware design, retail, and e-commerce. His unique blend of technical and operational expertise drives innovative, practical solutions across industries. With a strong background in software integration and development, Lance focuses on leveraging technology to make work easier and more efficient. At Skylift, Lance applies his diverse skills to advance drone operations and offshore logistics, delivering safer, smarter solutions that meet the evolving demands of modern offshore operations. He is also a CAA GVC-qualified Drone Pilot.
CTO
Harry Getliffe
Harry is a former Master Mariner and Offshore Logistics Manager. Harry spent 7 years in the Offshore Wind Industry as a vessel master before managing the first centralised Marine and Helicopter Coordination Centre for the world's largest offshore wind developer, overseeing the coordination of construction and operations activities of 5 different wind farms in Europe. Harry then managed the logistics for the construction of the world's largest offshore wind farm, Hornsea Project One. Harry now directs the design and construction of our UAVs and provides experience and contacts in the Offshore industry. He is also a CAA GVC-qualified Drone Pilot.
