Jef Geudens

Biography

Jef Geudens is the Head of Technology at Skyports Drone Services, a global leader in complex BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) drone operations across diverse sectors including B2B delivery, infrastructure inspection, and surveillance.

Joining Skyports in 2018 as one of its first employees, Jef played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s early trajectory. He led the development of its first prototype medical drone delivery service, secured initial BVLOS regulatory approvals, and established Skyports’ foundational flight operations framework. His efforts culminated in the UK’s first medical drone delivery flights for the NHS in 2020—a national milestone.

Jef has since overseen major advancements in commercial drone logistics. Under his leadership, Skyports became the first to conduct routine offshore delivery flights to oil & gas platforms for Equinor in the North Sea, and to launch a ship-to-shore drone logistics capability in Singapore. He has represented Skyports in several government-led innovation projects, contributing to the evolution of an integrated airspace CONOPS.

Today, Skyports holds BVLOS approvals in over 14 countries and operates a fleet ranging from sub-25kg multirotor UAVs to the world’s largest fully electric fixed-wing cargo drone.

Prior to Skyports, Jef was an aviation management consultant with ICF International, managing strategy, M&A, and market intelligence engagements for aerospace OEMs and private equity clients. He holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Aerospace Engineering from Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands.

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