FlyingBasket
FlyingBasket is an Italian manufacturer and operator of heavy-lift cargo drones, specializing in the FB3 platform (100kg payload, battery-powered, BVLOS-capable) sold to enterprise and government customers across energy, forestry, telecom, healthcare, and alpine logistics sectors in Europe.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2015
- HeadquartersBozen, Italy
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What FlyingBasket does
FlyingBasket SRL is an Italian drone manufacturer and operator founded in 2015 by brothers Moritz and Matthias Moroder in Bolzano (Bozen), South Tyrol. The company designs, produces, operates, and maintains the FB3, a battery-powered heavy-lift cargo drone with 8 rotors and a push-pull motor configuration capable of carrying up to 100kg payload at speeds up to 30 m/s, with BVLOS capability and a layered safety stack including Flight Termination System, ADS-B receiver, propulsion redundancy, and radar-based terrain-following. As Europe's first commercial cargo drone operator (2020) and Italy's first Light UAS Operator Certificate holder (2024), FlyingBasket targets industrial logistics applications where helicopters, cranes, or ground transport are costly, slow, or unsafe, including offshore and onshore wind turbine maintenance, forestry operations, telecommunications infrastructure, construction, alpine logistics, and emergency medical response.
The company monetizes through direct enterprise sales of FB3 systems (with Sling Payload or Cargo Box configurations), multi-year hardware contracts including accessories (trailer, chargers, swappable Li-Ion batteries), professional services including commercial drone operations and the FB Academy training programs (Remote Pilot, Operations Technician, Airspace Observer certifications). Distribution is direct via quote-based pricing with field sales targeting energy, forestry, telecom, construction, and healthcare customers, complemented by partnerships with drone service operators such as Skylift UAV that deploy FB3 fleets for end customers. Notable enterprise customers include Ørsted (UK offshore wind), hospital networks in Italy (Pozzuoli-Ischia medical transport), the Autonomous Province of Bolzano (alpine hut resupply), and CNSAS Veneto (mountain rescue). Strategic shareholders include Leonardo (since June 2023) and the Neo Autonomy fund (2026), with ISO 9001:2015 quality certification supporting European enterprise sales.
FlyingBasket firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- FlyingBasket
- Legal name
- FlyingBasket SRL
- Website
- https://flyingbasket.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2015
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- FlyingBasket is an Italian manufacturer and operator of heavy-lift cargo drones, specializing in the FB3 platform (100kg payload, battery-powered, BVLOS-capable) sold to enterprise and government customers across energy, forestry, telecom, healthcare, and alpine logistics sectors in Europe.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
FlyingBasket industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Heavy-Lift Drones
- NAICS
- Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Air Transportation (481), Support Activities for Air Transportation (4881)
- SIC
- Aircraft (3721), Aircraft & Parts (3720)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Civil/Commercial Helicopter Manufacturing (IMABABAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- B2B Heavy/Bulky Last-Mile (Retail-to-Store, Store-to-Store, Jobsite) (TLAAAKAL), Oversized / Out-of-Gauge & Heavy-Lift Air Freight (Aircraft Constraints, Special Handling) (TLACAAAG)
Keywords
Where FlyingBasket is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bozen
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
FlyingBasket business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- FB3 Drone Sales: Sale of FB3 heavy-lift cargo drones with base configuration including UAV, mobile ground station, battery set, 15kW charger, transport box. Available in Sling Payload configuration (remote-controlled load hook, up to 100kg) or Cargo Box configuration (35kg, 50x33x32cm compartment).
- FB Academy Training Services: Comprehensive training programs for customers including Remote Pilot training, Operations Technician certification, and Airspace Observer training to ensure safe and effective drone operation.
- Drone Operations Services: The company conducts commercial drone operations delivering cargo for clients in various industries including energy, logistics, and emergency services. They partner with operators like Skylift for large-scale deployment.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | FB3 Sling Payload Configuration - Up to 100kg payload with remote-controlled load hook |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | FB3 Cargo Box Configuration - Up to 35kg payload in 50x33x32cm cargo compartment |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | FB Academy Training Programs |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels7 records
FlyingBasket product offering
Product offeringCore offering
FlyingBasket designs, manufactures, and operates the FB3 heavy-lift cargo drone, an unmanned battery-powered multicopter with 8 rotors and push-pull motor configuration capable of carrying up to 100kg payload for industrial aerial logistics. The company sells the FB3 platform directly to enterprise customers across energy, forestry, telecom, construction, and emergency services sectors, and complements hardware sales with FB Academy training programs and commercial drone operations services.
Product overview
FlyingBasket is a drone manufacturer and operator specializing in heavy-lift cargo drones, offering the FB3 as its core product platform. The company provides multiple FB3 configurations including Sling Payload and Cargo Box options, complemented by accessories such as the Ground Control Station, trailer, battery charger, and additional batteries. FlyingBasket also offers FB Academy training services and a drone cost calculator tool. The FB3 is designed for industrial aerial logistics operations across energy, forestry, telecom, logistics, construction, and emergency services sectors, capable of carrying up to 100 kg payload per flight multiple times daily, both onshore and offshore.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- FB3: Heavy-lift cargo drone with 8 rotors, 100kg payload capacity, powered by rechargeable batteries, designed and manufactured in Europe for industrial aerial logistics operations.
Products and services
- FB3 Cargo Drone Heavy-lift multicopter cargo drone with 8 rotors and push-pull motor configuration, capable of carrying up to 100 kg payload. Battery-powered with swappable Li-Ion batteries, BVLOS-capable, designed for industrial aerial logistics operations across energy, forestry, telecom, logistics, construction, and emergency services. Base configuration includes the UAV, mobile ground station, battery set, 15kW charger, and transport box.
- FB Academy Training Programs Comprehensive training programs for FB3 drone operations covering Remote Pilot training, Operations Technician certification, and Airspace Observer training. Programs cover flight planning, BVLOS operations, safety procedures, and mission execution for enterprise customers acquiring the FB3 platform.
- Commercial Drone Operations Services FlyingBasket conducts commercial drone cargo operations delivering equipment and supplies for clients in energy, logistics, and emergency services. Partnerships with operators like Skylift enable large-scale deployments including offshore wind turbine delivery programmes and medical equipment transport between hospitals.
Quantifiable outcome
- 3x reduction in evacuation time and 10x reduction in patient stress compared to ground transport in mountain rescue operations
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use FlyingBasket
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
FlyingBasket technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature10 records
FlyingBasket partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and flagship.
- Eurac Research – Institute of Mountain Emergency MedicinecoreResearch collaboration under START2 Living Lab project (Interreg VI-A Italy-Austria). FlyingBasket provides technological platform and operational expertise for integration of drones into mountain rescue operations. Tests demonstrated 3x reduction in evacuation time and 10x reduction in patient stress.
- CNSAS – Veneto Alpine and Speleological RescuecoreMountain rescue operations collaboration. CNSAS provides operational rescue team expertise while FlyingBasket provides drone technology for faster medical evacuation and equipment delivery in alpine environments.
- NOI TechparksupportingResearch partner in START2 Living Lab project focused on development of drones and use cases in mountain rescue.
- FH KärntensupportingResearch partner in START2 Living Lab project bringing academic expertise to drone development for mountain rescue applications.
- FH Kufstein TirolsupportingResearch partner in START2 Living Lab project contributing academic expertise to drone technology development for rescue operations.
- Autonomous Province of BolzanocorePartnership for mountain hut resupply pilot programme. Province supported sustainable drone delivery project to alpine huts inaccessible by road, delivering 1,000 kg of goods at altitudes exceeding 3,000 meters. CO2 savings of 4.7-7.6 tons compared to helicopter flights.
- ØrstedflagshipPartnership with offshore wind leader Ørsted to deliver UK's first large-scale offshore drone delivery programme. FlyingBasket's FB3 heavy-lift cargo drones transported 38.1 tonnes of equipment to 400+ wind turbines across Hornsea 1 & 2 and Walney 1 & 2 wind farms. Demonstrates drone technology reshaping offshore logistics in renewable energy sector.
- Skylift UAVflagshipUK drone operator specializing in advanced offshore logistics and delivery solutions. Skylift operates FlyingBasket FB3 drones for turnkey VLOS and BVLOS solutions. Partnership delivered UK's first large-scale offshore drone delivery programme with 600+ flights. Building on successful 2024 Netherlands programme.
- Unmanned4youcoreItalian drone company leading the Aetos project for transporting medical supplies to hard-to-reach areas. FlyingBasket provides cargo drones for hospital-to-hospital medical equipment transport. Successfully delivered blood bags and biological materials in 15 minutes between Pozzuoli and Ischia hospitals.
- Skylift UAVcoreEarlier partnership phase where Skylift used FlyingBasket FB3 drones to deliver over 5 tonnes of wind turbine equipment offshore in Netherlands North Sea. 94 wind turbines received cargo boxes weighing approximately 85 kilograms each over 10 days.
- MolicelcorePartnership to develop cutting-edge batteries for next-generation FB3 cargo drone. Focus on advancing battery technology to enhance drone performance and capabilities.
Scale indicators19 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
FlyingBasket competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Wingcopter: German developer of electric vertical-takeoff delivery drones used for medical, commercial, and last-mile logistics. Directly comparable to FlyingBasket as a Europe-based cargo UAS manufacturer pursuing enterprise delivery use cases across healthcare and supply chain.
- Matternet: US/Swiss operator of autonomous delivery drones focused on hospital-to-hospital medical logistics and B2B parcel delivery. Comparable to FlyingBasket's medical transport (Pozzuoli-Ischia) and enterprise B2B delivery motion.
- EHang: Chinese autonomous aerial vehicle company developing passenger and cargo eVTOL multicopters. Comparable as a multicopter UAS manufacturer targeting commercial cargo and logistics missions in regulated aviation environments.
- Volocopter: German electric multicopter (eVTOL) developer for urban air mobility and cargo. Comparable as a European electric rotorcraft developer pursuing certified commercial operations, sharing multicopter architecture and European regulatory pathway.
- Zipline: US-based autonomous drone delivery company operating at scale for medical supply chains (blood, vaccines) in Africa and the US. Comparable to FlyingBasket's healthcare delivery use cases and enterprise drone-as-a-service model.
Broad incumbents
- Wing (Alphabet): Alphabet-owned drone delivery service operating consumer and enterprise deliveries in multiple countries. Comparable as a well-capitalized, scaled cargo UAS operator targeting last-mile logistics with broader geographic reach than FlyingBasket.
- DJI: World's largest commercial and consumer drone manufacturer with industrial payload platforms (e.g., FlyCart, Matrice series). Comparable as a much larger incumbent in cargo and industrial UAS with global scale and supply chain advantages.
- Airbus Helicopters: World's largest helicopter manufacturer and a division of Airbus. Comparable as a civil/commercial rotorcraft OEM whose helicopters FlyingBasket's FB3 directly displaces in offshore wind, mountain rescue, and logistics missions.
- Leonardo: Italian aerospace and defense prime and current FlyingBasket shareholder/board member. Comparable as a strategic investor/partner and as a major aerospace incumbent with overlapping UAS ambitions in defense and civil aviation.
Regional players
- Kopter Group: Swiss-designed helicopter manufacturer (now part of Leonardo) producing light single/twin-engine helicopters. Comparable as a European rotorcraft OEM in the same regulatory and customer ecosystem, particularly relevant given Leonardo's stake in FlyingBasket.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
FlyingBasket social profiles
Digital presenceFlyingBasket compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
FlyingBasket financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
FlyingBasket leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
FlyingBasket funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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FlyingBasket M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about FlyingBasket
What does FlyingBasket do?
FlyingBasket designs, manufactures, and operates the FB3 heavy-lift cargo drone, an unmanned battery-powered multicopter with 8 rotors and push-pull motor configuration capable of carrying up to 100kg payload for industrial aerial logistics. The company sells the FB3 platform directly to enterprise customers across energy, forestry, telecom, construction, and emergency services sectors, and complements hardware sales with FB Academy training programs and commercial drone operations services.
Is FlyingBasket a public or private company?
FlyingBasket is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was FlyingBasket founded?
FlyingBasket was founded in 2015. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is FlyingBasket based?
FlyingBasket is headquartered in Bozen, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does FlyingBasket make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. FB3 Drone Sales are the primary driver. The others are FB Academy Training Services and drone Operations Services.
Who are FlyingBasket's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Wingcopter, Matternet, EHang, Volocopter and Zipline. Broad incumbents are Wing (Alphabet), DJI, Airbus Helicopters and Leonardo. Kopter Group is listed as a regional player.
Does FlyingBasket have an API?
No public API is recorded for FlyingBasket.
What industry is FlyingBasket in?
FlyingBasket's product category is Commercial Heavy-Lift Drones. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMABABAA, Civil/Commercial Helicopter Manufacturing, with a secondary code of TLAAAKAL, B2B Heavy/Bulky Last-Mile (Retail-to-Store, Store-to-Store, Jobsite). Its NAICS code is 336411 and its SIC code is 3721.