Drone Delivery Canada receives approval for BVLOS flights and dangerous goods transportation

DDC’s Canary RPA (CNW Group/Drone Delivery Canada Corp.)

TORONTO — Drone Delivery Canada Corp. announces that it has achieved official approval for Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight flights in tandem with the transportation of dangerous goods for its DroneCare route, marking a 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 technology, safety standards, and commitment to advancing the field of drone logistics. With the BVLOS flight authorization, DDC’s drones will be able to 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.”