Skyline Cockpit’s tower crane remote control system changes the game

Skyline Cockpit has done what no other company ever did before: challenge the basic premise of tower crane operators having to sit dozens of metres in the air to perform their job.

In the words of one judge, this is “a game-changing innovation that could redefine crane operations”.

With a multi-angle camera system, Skyline Cockpit allows operators to get a panoramic view from the ground of every essential angle, from the trolley winch to the hook and load line, eliminating the need to squint through a tiny window.

Its cutting-edge software stitches visuals into a single, intuitive display, layering in augmented reality to anticipate exact landing spots in real time. Real-time alerts, safety warnings and weather-based adjustments turn crane operation from guesswork into precision.

The system can be retrofitted to existing tower cranes. Unlike fully automated solutions that require new machinery, Skyline Cockpit upgrades traditional cranes, making remote operation accessible without massive capital investment. It also allows one operator to manage multiple cranes, addressing the labour shortage without impacting efficiency.