World’s first drone network in Antwerp port area launched

Port of Antwerp-Bruges has officially launched its drone network which will see six autonomous drones perform daily flights in the Antwerp port area, a world first, which will contribute toward improving overall security.

The ‘D-Hive drone-in-a-box’ network, a result of a partnership between the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, DroneMatrix, SkeyDrone and Proximus, which will cover the more than 120 sq km of Antwerp port area.

Jacques Vandermeiren, CEO of the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, said: “Given the huge surface area of the port, drones provide us with leverage when it comes to carrying out our core tasks as a port authority.