TORONTO, Jan. 11,
2024 /CNW/ - Further to its press releases dated
October 12, 2023, and January 9, 2024, Drone Delivery Canada Corp.
(TSXV: FLT) (OTC QX: TAKOF) (Frankfurt: A3DP5Y) or (Frankfurt: ABBA.F)
(the "Company" or "DDC") is pleased to announce, that effective
January 9, 2024, its DroneCare
project, with Halton Healthcare Services Corporation ("Halton
Healthcare") is commercially operational.
The DroneCare project will deploy DDC's patented drone delivery
solution to establish a new two-way transportation link between two
of Halton Healthcare's hospitals, Milton District Hospital and
Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. This bidirectional route will
facilitate the exchange of a variety of critical medical supplies
between the two hospitals including but not limited to laboratory
blood, urine and tissue specimens requiring testing. Additionally,
the Canary Remotely Piloted Aircraft ("RPA") will be used for this
project making it the first commercial route for the Canary
RPA.
To further optimize efficiency, the Company will make use of the
existing heliport at Milton District Hospital, by reconfiguring
DDC's DroneSpotâ„¢ technology and infrastructure to work with the
heliport. This is a testament to our commitment to using
existing resources wherever possible to improve healthcare
logistics. All operations will be conducted in accordance with
applicable Canadian regulations and/or Transport Canada special
approvals with flights remotely piloted by DDC from its Operations
Control Centre located in Vaughan,
Ontario.
"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," said Steve
Magirias, CEO of Drone Delivery Canada.
"The DDC team has worked diligently to get this project
operational in conjunction with the recently announced Beyond
Visual Line of Sight ("BVLOS") approval from Transport Canada for
this route. We continue to make inroads in the healthcare segment
and demonstrate the benefits of RPA systems and their ability to
benefit the healthcare market overall with positive outcomes for
patient care. This also marks the first time in the Company's
history where we will start to service a contract with BVLOS
approval," said Mr. Magirias.
The collaborative effort between Halton Healthcare and DDC has
been pivotal in ensuring the steady and successful progression of
this initiative. This will pave a bright future for adoption of
this technology in all areas of healthcare.
About Halton Healthcare
Halton Healthcare is an award-winning healthcare organization
comprised of three community hospitals and numerous community-based
services in the growing urban and rural communities of Halton Hills, Milton, and Oakville. Its hospitals - Georgetown Hospital,
Milton District Hospital and Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital -
are a part of Halton's rich history and have a long-standing
tradition of providing quality care to many generations of area
families. It serves a population of more than 400,000
residents.
About Drone Delivery Canada
Corp.
Drone Delivery Canada Corp. is an award-winning drone technology
company focused on the design, development, and implementation of
its proprietary logistics software platform, using drones. The
Company's platform is intended to be used as a Software as a
Service (SaaS) model for government and corporate organizations
globally.
Drone Delivery Canada Corp. is a publicly listed company trading
on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol FLT, on the U.S. OTC
QX market under the symbol TAKOF and on the Frankfurt exchange in Germany under the symbol A3DP5Y or ABBA.F.
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SOURCE Drone Delivery Canada Corp.