Our Technology
We've developed PORTAL, a deployable vertiport, with integrated dynamic sensor and operational control system. When deployed, this enables drones/eVTOLs to launch and land autonomously in complex and dynamic environments.
The SLiNK Cloud proprietary management system allows remote management of PORTAL locations from anywhere in the world, and the system connects to the wider future flight ecosystem through an API.
PORTAL can be deployed temporarily or installed as permanent large-scale infrastructure and supports vehicles from small delivery drones to large passenger air-taxis.
PORTAL is safe, low cost, automated and easy to deploy.
Simply put, PORTAL
scans the air,
scans the ground
and commands vehicles
where to land.
How does PORTAL fit in the Future Flight Ecosystem?
1. PORTAL launch
PORTAL connects to vehicles for pre-flight checks and automated scheduling, calculating a suitable departure flight plan for the full end-to-end mission.
2. On transit
Guidance is provided by UTM services. PORTAL queries the UTM service for regular updates, and provides vertiport availability and status updates as frequently as required.
3. PORTAL approach
Drone and air-taxis connect to PORTAL air-traffic control to receive trajectory guidance, accurate navigational aid and uninterrupted PORTAL situational awareness.
PORTAL is not just a landing pad, but an efficient, scalable, and resilient air-traffic control system that transitions people and goods from ground to air.
PORTAL Use Cases
PORTAL supports most future flight eVTOL operations.
Permanent Vertiport
Drone Testing Infrastructure
Temporary Vertiport
Logistics
PORTAL can be installed almost anywhere, and benefits from customisable landing configurations for complete flexibility.
Benefits of PORTAL
Requiring minimal infrastructure and investment, the PORTAL system allows any location to be converted into a highly automated vertiport, providing safe, autonomous take-off and landing of any size eVTOL, allowing any business or organisation to join the future of flight revolution. Take a look at some of the main benefits of PORTAL below.
Permanent or Temporary
Supports a variety of installations
Rapid Deployment
Plug and play PORTAL operations
Location Agnostic
New or existing locations with complete flexibility
Command and Control
Drone Agnostic
PORTAL integrates with most UAVs
BVLOS remote operations with 1-to-many
Streamlined Compliance
Low Adoption Costs
Automated Operations
Focus on getting the most of of your PORTAL
No local pilots or specialist staff required
Minimise regulatory hurdles whilst maintaining safety