TORONTO, Nov. 16,
2023 /CNW/ - Drone Delivery Canada Corp. (TSXV: FLT)
(OTC QX: TAKOF) (Frankfurt:
A2AMGZ) or (Frankfurt: ABB.F) (the "Company" or "DDC") is pleased
to announce it completed the West Michigan Drone Delivery MMFP
pilot project in collaboration with operational partners Workhorse
Aero, Airspace Link and Caduceus Medical Logistics, as well as
community partners West Michigan Regional Airport, Michigan
Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), Michigan office of Future Mobility &
Electrification, Next Energy and Lakeshore Advantage. DDC flew its
Sparrow RPA and Workhorse Aero flew its Horsefly RPA to
successfully demonstrate the delivery of medical products and
handoff to Caduceus Medical Logistics in Holland, Michigan.
The initiative aimed to demonstrate the efficiency and viability
of incorporating drone delivery for medical supplies, showcasing a
flight route of 0.67 miles (1.1 km) compared to a 1.2 mile (1.9 km)
traditional driving route. Caduceus Medical Logistics, the medical
ground courier operator, tested drone delivery integration
capabilities for autonomous and route delivery extension as well as
the use of electric vehicles for CO2 emissions reduction.
The operation leveraged Airspace Link's AirHub®
Portal digital infrastructure platform to generate a comprehensive
analysis for the ground and air risks existing within the
City of Holland and specific area
of operations. The digital platform enabled the project team to
ensure the safety and efficiency of the drone deliveries.
The project accomplished a total of 23 deliveries over 2 days.
All demonstrations conducted during the pilot project strictly
adhered to 14CFR Part 107 regulations, ensuring compliance with
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines for unmanned
aerial systems.
"The successful pilot project represents a significant step
forward in the integration of drone technology into our daily
lives, particularly in the critical field of medical product
transportation," said Steve
Magirias, CEO, Drone Delivery Canada. "We are grateful for
the collaboration with our operational and community partners, as
well as the support from regulatory bodies, which has made this
achievement possible. I also want to commend our DDC operators that
received their US Part 107 certification in support of this
effort."
"Our collaboration showcases Airspace Link's commitment to
revolutionizing logistics. By pioneering safety-focused digital
solutions using AirHub® Portal, we're reshaping how
communities access critical supplies, setting the stage for a
future where efficiency and accessibility intersect effortlessly
into the national airspace" said Michael
Healander, Airspace Link President and CEO.
"We appreciate the opportunity to demonstrate Workhorse
Aero's significant capabilities for package delivery with our
partners in Michigan." said
Rick Dauch, Workhorse CEO.
The West Michigan Drone Delivery MMFP pilot project sets the
state for future advancements in autonomous aerial deliveries,
emphasizing the potential for increased efficiency, reduced
environmental impact and improved accessibility in medical supply
chain logistics.
About Drone Delivery Canada
Corp.
Drone Delivery Canada Corp. is an award-winning drone technology
company focused on the design, development, and implementation of
its proprietary logistics software platform, using drones. The
Company's platform is intended to be used as a Software as a
Service (SaaS) model for government and corporate organizations
globally.
Drone Delivery Canada Corp. is a publicly listed company trading
on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol FLT, on the U.S. OTC
QX market under the symbol TAKOF and on the Frankfurt exchange in Germany under the symbol A2AMGZ or ABB.F.
About Airspace Link
Airspace Link's vision is to create a world where the safe
integration of drones fuels human progress, advancing social
equity, the environment, and the economy. Founded in Detroit in 2018, Airspace Link is one of
the few FAA Approved UAS Service Suppliers of the Low
Altitude Authorization & Notification Capability (LAANC).
Airspace Link's cloud-based platform,
AirHub® Portal, provides the digital infrastructure
required to support the safe use of recreational
and commercial drone use in communities at scale, supporting
the growth of drone operations, drone service providers, drone
manufacturers, package delivery, and air taxi deployment in
the future. Learn more at www.airspacelink.com
About Workhorse Group
Inc.
Workhorse is a technology company focused on providing ground
and air-based electric vehicles to the last-mile delivery sector.
As an American original equipment manufacturer, we design and build
high performance, battery-electric trucks and drones. Workhorse
Aero is the company's dedicated drone business. Workhorse
also develops cloud-based, real-time telematics performance
monitoring systems that are fully integrated with our vehicles and
enable fleet operators to optimize energy and route efficiency. All
Workhorse vehicles are designed to make the movement of people and
goods more efficient and less harmful to the environment. For
additional information visit workhorse.com.
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