SkyDrive Signs R&D MOU With Six Singapore Technology Companies

SkyDrive entered an MOU with Accuron Technologies, Heron Airbridge, HOPE Technik, KVI, Neo Aeronautics and Volt14 Solutions on October 29, 2026, at SWITCH. The reported framework covers joint research, development and technical validation for eVTOL aircraft components and systems.

Key details

• Potential work spans aircraft manufacturing, battery technology, rapid prototyping, flight-operations management and regulatory coordination.
• Accuron Technologies is associated with exploring metal additive manufacturing, while Heron Airbridge is linked to airspace monitoring and traffic-management validation.
• HOPE Technik is expected to support prototyping and testing. KVI is evaluating battery charging-control software, and Volt14 Solutions is working on silicon-based high-capacity cells and lightweight battery-pack designs.
• Neo Aeronautics is exploring possible cooperation on operational testing, certification frameworks, flight-test infrastructure and regional business development.
• The MOU provides a framework for technical exchanges, information sharing and assessment of research opportunities. More specific project and feasibility-study agreements are anticipated.

The six named partners are Accuron Technologies, Heron Airbridge, HOPE Technik, KVI, Neo Aeronautics and Volt14 Solutions.

Why it matters

The proposed work brings eVTOL development topics together with Singapore-based technology companies, including battery systems, manufacturing methods and airspace management. Those areas address both aircraft components and the systems needed to assess how eVTOL aircraft could operate.

What happens next

The partners can develop the framework through technical exchanges and more specific research agreements. Which collaboration area would you most like to see advance first?