Drone Delivery Canada Corp. (TSXV: FLT; OTC QX: TAKOF; Frankfurt: A3DP5Y or ABBA.F) proclaims a major expansion of its drone delivery services at Edmonton International Airport (YEG). The corporate, in collaboration with its sales agent Air Canada, has entered into multiple industrial agreements with key partners, marking the second phase of the project.
Under the agreements, valued at $417,000, Drone Delivery Canada will extend its drone delivery routes from YEG to incorporate a medical clinic in the town of Leduc, Alberta. The project involves collaboration with Edmonton International Airport, Apple Express Courier Ltd., BBE Expediting Ltd., and MFN Management Inc. (an entirely owned corporation of Montana First Nation).
The 12-month duration of the agreements will see Drone Delivery Canada deploying its award-winning and patented drone delivery solution, including using the Canary Remotely Piloted Aircraft (“RPA”). The expanded delivery route goals to serve the medical clinic owned by Montana First Nation, providing healthcare services to indigenous and non-indigenous Canadians.
The operations, conducted in accordance with Canadian regulations and Transport Canada special approvals, will involve remotely piloted flights from DDC’s Operations Control Centre in Vaughan, Ontario. The deployment of site infrastructure is predicted to start shortly, with drone delivery services slated to start later in 2024.
Steve Magirias, CEO of Drone Delivery Canada, expressed enthusiasm in regards to the expansion, stating, “This next phase will enable us to further expand our delivery capabilities, showcase our Canary RPA, and explore latest use cases for RPA delivery throughout the YEG area.”
Myron Keehn, President & CEO of YEG, emphasized the commitment to sustainability, saying, “A part of our commitment to being net zero by 2040 is creating opportunities for sustainable transportation and aviation, and we’re excited to proceed supporting and enhancing the longer term of drone delivery within the Edmonton Metro Region.”
The YEG drone delivery project, initiated in 2019, received an XCELLENCE Award for innovation in 2022. The primary phase, operational since May 2022, saw over 2,400 flights covering a complete distance of over 6,500 km. The newly announced agreements mark an expansion of the project, adding a second leg to the operations originating from the central DroneSpot™ at YEG.
Along with serving the healthcare sector, the collaboration with Apple Express Courier Ltd., BBE Expediting Ltd., and MFN Management Inc. goals to explore novel approaches to fulfill the growing demands of varied industries, including healthcare and technology.
The CEO of Apple Express Courier Ltd., Nasser Syed, highlighted the importance of cutting-edge last-mile delivery solutions, while Heather Stewart, President of BBE Expediting Ltd., expressed excitement about participating within the modern drone delivery project.
George Addai, General Manager of MFN Management Inc., expressed enthusiasm, saying, “We hope to develop some services and opportunities from this project to support our corporate growth strategy.”
Edmonton International Airport, as a world leader within the aviation industry, continues to drive economic prosperity for the Edmonton Metropolitan Region and beyond. The airport’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion is reflected in its approach to creating ‘an airport for everybody.’
For more information in regards to the project and the businesses involved, visit Drone Delivery Canada and Edmonton International Airport.
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