Ørsted x FlyingBasket

Ørsted is a Danish renewable energy company and the world's largest offshore wind developer, deploying autonomous drones and robotic [Inspection](/companies/inspection-robotics) systems for offshore wind farm operations. Founded in 2006 as DONG Energy through a merger of Danish state-owned energy companies, it was renamed Ørsted in 2017 after divesting its oil and gas business. The company launched the world's first heavy-lift cargo drone operations at its Borssele 1&2 Offshore Wind Farm in the Netherlands in August 2024, using 70 kg drones with 2.6m wingspans to transport cargo to 94 wind turbines, completing tasks 10-15x faster than conventional methods. Ørsted is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and reported DKK 79.3 billion (EUR 10.6 billion) revenue in 2023.

Italian heavy-lift cargo drone manufacturer based in Bolzano. FlyingBasket designs and manufactures industrial cargo drones, with over seven years of development from early prototyping to industrial production. The FB3 is an 8-rotor unmanned multicopter with push-pull motor configuration, powered by rechargeable batteries, designed to carry 100kg payloads. First commercial cargo drone operator in Europe (since 2020). Leonardo holds approximately 10% stake with a board seat. Track record: 38.1 tonnes delivered to 400+ Ørsted wind turbines in 2025. Applications: forestry, logistics (vessel/port/offshore), energy (wind turbines), telecom (tower [Construction](/companies/construction-robotics)), security & civil protection (emergency medical response), construction. Replaces helicopters, cranes, and complex ground logistics.