The agreements have been signed with Edmonton International Airport (YEG), Apple Express Courier, BBE Expediting and MFN Management to expand routes from the airport with an additional DroneSpot at a medical clinic located in Leduc, Alberta.
Cargo will fly from the airport to the medical clinic while maintaining the current delivery route from Edmonton airport to the off-airport DroneSpot in Leduc County.
The medical clinic is wholly-owned by Montana First Nation and provides healthcare services to indigenous and non-indigenous Canadians.
Operations will use the Canary remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) and be remotely piloted from DDC’s Operations Control Centre in Vaughan, Ontario.
Site infrastructure will be deployed shortly and services are expected to start later in the year.
Steve Magirias, CEO of Drone Delivery Canada, says, “We are very pleased to sign these new agreements as part of the next phase of our operations at Edmonton International Airport, as well as introducing two new partners as part of the agreements. This next phase will enable us to further expand our delivery capabilities, showcase our Canary RPA, and explore new use cases for RPA delivery within the YEG area.”
Myron Keehn, President and CEO of YEG, adds, “Alongside Leduc County and the City of Leduc, we are proud to advance sustainable solutions to first and final mile delivery at Edmonton International Airport and the surrounding region. Part of our commitment to being net zero by 2040 is creating opportunities for sustainable transportation and aviation, and we are excited to continue supporting and enhancing the future of drone delivery in the Edmonton Metro Region.”