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Skyways x Shell Pipeline Company (Gulf pipeline inspection and offshore cargo)

Shell Pipeline Company LP works with Skyways on drone pipeline right-of-way inspection across the Gulf of America. Under an FAA waiver, Skyways plans a long-range flight of its V2 aircraft from the Shell facility in Gibson, Louisiana to an offshore platform, combining pipeline inspection with a simulated equipment delivery.

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Skywaystechnology provider

Developer and operator of long-range, hybrid-powered VTOL uncrewed aircraft for cargo delivery and infrastructure inspection. Its V2 aircraft uses electric motors for vertical takeoff and landing and a heavy-fuel cruise engine, with satellite-based command and control, and missions run through its SkyNav flight operations software.

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Global energy company deploying robots for hazardous Inspection and maintenance in offshore and refinery environments.

HQLondon, UKwww.shell.com3 partnerships

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  1. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/skyways-and-shell-receive-first-of-its-kind-faa-authorization-for-long-range-bvlos-operations-over-the-high-seas-302933546.html · 2026-11-09

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