The DroneCare project will use DDC’s patented drone delivery services to provide transport links between Halton Healthcare’s hospitals, Milton District Hospital and Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital.
The route will transport critical medical supplies between the hospitals including laboratory blood, urine and tissue specimens requiring testing.
It will be the first commercial route for DDC’s Canary remotely piloted aircraft (RPA).
DDC’s DroneSpot technology and infrastructure has been reconfigured to make use of the heliport at Milton District Hospital.
All operations will be conducted in accordance with applicable Canadian regulations and/or Transport Canada special approvals with flights being piloted from DDC’s Operations Control Centre in Vaughan, Ontario.
Steve Magirias, CEO of Drone Delivery Canada, says, “This next phase of RPA systems use in the healthcare segment will build on the success of the several projects DDC has completed within the healthcare industry and demonstrate the healthcare industry's ability to leverage drone technology for the benefit of patients and medical professionals alike. By reducing transportation times and enhancing the security of medical samples, DDC is taking a crucial step toward more efficient and reliable healthcare services.”