Drone Delivery Canada approved for BVLOS flights and dangerous goods transportation

Drone Delivery Canada approved for BVLOS flights and dangerous goods transportation

10-Jan-2024 Source: Drone Delivery Canada

Drone Delivery Canada Corp. (TSXV: FLT) (OTCQX: TAKOF) (Frankfurt: A3DP5Y) or (Frankfurt: ABBA.F) (the “Company” or “DDC”) is proud to announce that it has achieved official approval for Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight (“BVLOS”) flights in tandem with the transportation of dangerous goods for its DroneCare route, marking a significant milestone in the development of its drone delivery capabilities in the healthcare market segment.

The approvals from Transport Canada mark a significant milestone for DDC and signifies the government’s recognition of the Company’s cutting-edge technology, rigorous safety standards, and commitment to advancing the field of drone logistics. With the BVLOS flight authorization, DDC’s drones will be able to seamlessly transfer medical samples between Milton District Hospital and Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. The Canary drone will carry a variety of critical medical supplies between the two hospitals including but not limited to blood and serum chemistry tests, blood bank materials, urine cultures, small cytology containers with formalin and blood culture bottles.

This approval also marks one of the first approvals in Canada for beyond visual line-of-sight operations in an aerodrome environment. This is a further testament to DDC’s commitment to the highest standards of operational safety.

“DDC continues to push the boundaries of drone delivery and this approval is a testament to our efforts to ensure we deploy a safe and efficient drone logistics system,” said Steve Magirias, CEO of Drone Delivery Canada. “This also continues our work in the healthcare vertical which is an important market for DDC. With BVLOS flights and dangerous goods transportation authorization, we will continue to transform the way healthcare supplies are transported, ensuring faster delivery times and enhancing overall patient care.”

DDC’s advanced drone delivery platform utilizes a combination of proprietary software and cutting-edge hardware to ensure safe and efficient operations. The Company’s innovative technology has been widely recognized, earning it numerous accolades and partnerships with leading organizations in the healthcare and logistics industries.

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