06/10/2026
Congratulations Sea Swift for winning the AI and Technology award at the 2026 QIC Infrastructure Innovation Awards!
For island communities across Far North Queensland and the Torres Strait, the hardest part of a freight journey is often the last kilometre.
Sea Swift came to us in March with a question. Could an uncrewed aircraft move cargo from a vessel sitting a kilometre offshore to shore, safely and repeatably? We worked alongside them through the planning, design and ex*****on of the trial, and in June put it to the test off Cairns. Eleven flights in a single day, loads up to 75kg, working through different weights, configurations and ranges.
This award shows what's possible when innovative operators and
forward-thinking clients come together to challenge traditional approaches, safely test new technologies, and deliver real outcomes for communities.
Angus Carter, Chris Pearce and Leanne Hulm.