ADLC flew the complete terminal-to-mainland cargo drone mission over Singapore's waters

On 17 August 2026, ADLC flew the complete terminal-to-mainland cargo drone mission over Singapore's waters, connecting the Maritime Drone Estate with a marine terminal on Pulau Sebarok. It's the first time a permitted operator has flown this profile in one of the world's busiest and most tightly regulated ports.

ADLC holds the only CAAS permit in Singapore (and Asia) covering both BVLOS operations and dangerous goods transport. The demonstration shows how petroleum cargo samples, which today travel by launch boat and van, could instead move by air : faster, safer, and with a significantly lower carbon footprint.

• Route : Maritime Drone Estate to Pulau Sebarok (~13 km)
• Aircraft : PW-ORCA eVTOL cargo drone
• Time saved : 1 to 3 hours per shipment
• Emissions : up to 80% lower than road transport

The demonstration has been covered by outlets across the region and beyond :

• https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20260817-9530739
• https://www.drones-magazin.de/en/articles/saving-time-and-protecting-the-climate-with-drones/
• https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/vtol-cargo-drone-flies-full-terminal-to-mainland-route-over-singaporean-waters-in-demonstration-of-how-dangerous-goods-sample-logistics-can-be-flown-safely/
• https://www.unmannedairspace.info/latest-news-and-information/adlc-flies-bvlos-cargo-drone-mission-between-singapore-petroleum-terminal-and-mainland/