BVLOS flight authorisation means DDC’s drones can seamlessly 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 hospitals including blood and serum chemistry tests, blood bank materials, urine cultures, small cytology containers with formalin and blood culture bottles.
It is one of the first approvals in Canada for BVLOS operations in an aerodrome environment.
Steve Magirias, CEO of Drone Delivery Canada, says, “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.
“This also continues our work in the healthcare vertical which is an important market for DDC. With BVLOS flights and dangerous goods transportation authorisation, we will continue to transform the way healthcare supplies are transported, ensuring faster delivery times and enhancing overall patient care.”