Heron AirBridge and SkyDrive Collaborate to Advance Digital Airspace Infrastructure for Future Air Mobility
SINGAPORE, 30 October 2026 – Heron AirBridge, a Singapore-based provider of digital airspace management and flight operations solutions, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Skydrive Inc., a leading Japanese eVTOL developer, as part of a broader collaboration involving six Singapore technology companies to support the advancement of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and next-generation aviation ecosystems in Asia.
The MoU was signed during the Singapore Week of Innovation & Technology (SWITCH) and brings together organizations with complementary expertise in aerospace manufacturing, battery technologies, prototyping, flight operations, and airspace management to explore research, development, and technical validation opportunities for future eVTOL operations.
As part of the collaboration, Heron will contribute its expertise in digital airspace management, real-time situational awareness, and flight operations management to support the safe and scalable integration of eVTOL aircraft into increasingly complex airspace environments.
Building the Infrastructure Behind Autonomous Aviation
While significant progress has been made in aircraft technology, the long-term success of autonomous aviation will depend equally on the supporting infrastructure that enables aircraft to operate safely, efficiently, and at scale.
Heron’s AirBridge platform is designed to provide the digital infrastructure needed to support aircraft operators, regulators, infrastructure owners, and ecosystem partners through capabilities such as:
- Airspace awareness and monitoring
- Flight planning and mission management
- Traffic coordination and deconfliction
- Remote identification and tracking
- Multi-operator airspace integration
- Data-driven operational insights
These capabilities are increasingly important as new aviation platforms, including drones and eVTOL aircraft, begin operating alongside conventional aviation activities.
Enabling a Regional Ecosystem
The collaboration reflects a shared belief that the future of autonomous aviation cannot be built by any one company alone.
Drawing parallels with historical transportation networks, Heron believes that successful deployment of next-generation aviation systems will require a combination of aircraft innovation, enabling infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, and strong industry partnerships.
Asia possesses many of the ingredients needed to become a global leader in advanced air mobility, including strong engineering capabilities, advanced manufacturing expertise, forward-looking regulators, and growing demand for innovative transportation solutions. Through collaborations such as this MoU, industry stakeholders can accelerate technology validation and create pathways toward real-world deployment.
Executive Commentary
“Autonomous aviation is not just about building great aircraft. It is also about creating the digital infrastructure, operational frameworks, and ecosystem partnerships that allow these aircraft to operate safely and efficiently in the real world,” said Ryan Lee, CEO and Co-founder of Heron AirBridge.
“We are honoured to work with SkyDrive and our fellow Singapore technology partners on this important initiative. Together, we hope to contribute to the development of a trusted and scalable ecosystem that supports the future of advanced air mobility across Asia.”
Looking Ahead
Under the MoU, Heron and SkyDrive will participate in technical exchanges and collaborative studies to evaluate operational concepts and future integration opportunities for eVTOL operations. The partnership also creates opportunities to explore how digital airspace management technologies can support future commercial deployment and regional expansion of advanced air mobility services.
Heron AirBridge is a Singapore-based technology company developing digital infrastructure for the emerging low-altitude economy. Its AirBridge OS platform enables safe integration of drones, autonomous aircraft, and future air mobility systems through airspace management, flight operations, remote identification, situational awareness, and ecosystem interoperability solutions.
Heron's mission is to create the trusted digital infrastructure that enables scalable, safe, and efficient autonomous aviation operations across industries and geographies.
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