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Registration open for ‘The Role of Drones in the Future of Air Cargo’

Yael Katzwer — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 21:45:21 +0000

Air Cargo Next will host a free webinar, “The Role of Drones in the Future of Air Cargo” on Tuesday, March 26, at 11 a.m. ET.

Learn more and register for the free webinar here.

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The air cargo community increasingly uses drones for transport and delivery, especially in remote areas; airport security; and warehouse operations. Drone technology has been advancing, enabling safer flights, beyond visual line of sight, longer distances and more autonomy.

During the livestreamed webinar three industry leaders will discuss:

Use cases for drone delivery;
Drone technology advancements;
The future of drones in air cargo;
Impediments to drone usage; and
Regulations needed to support drone growth in the industry.

The webinar moderated by Air Cargo Next Associate Editor Courtney Blackann, will feature:

Kenneth Chircop, general manager at Dronamics;
Steve Magirias, chief executive at Drone Delivery Canada; and
Aleksey Matyushev, chief executive and co-founder at Natilus.

“Drones can navigate through traffic-free airspace allowing them to deliver medical supplies swiftly,” Magirias previously told Air Cargo Next. “Their ability to fly autonomously, avoid obstacles and take a direct route to the destination make it a fast and efficient mode of delivery.”

Register here for Air Cargo Next‘s free webinar, “The Role of Drones in the Future of Air Cargo,” on Tuesday, March 26, at 11 a.m. ET. 

DDC to launch second phase of DroneSpot project with YEG

Yael Katzwer — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 20:54:15 +0000

Drone Delivery Canada entered into multiple agreements to help deploy the company’s drone delivery solution at Edmonton International Airport. The agreements, made with the assistance of Drone Delivery Canada’s (DDC) sales agent, Air Canada, were executed Jan. 9 with Edmonton International (YEG), Toronto-based delivery company Apple Express Courier, Canadian freight forwarder and distributor BBE Expediting, […]

DDC receives BVLOS, dangerous goods approval for DroneCare

Yael Katzwer — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 22:57:03 +0000

Drone Delivery Canada received approval this week from Transport Canada for beyond-visual-line-of-sight flights to carry dangerous goods for its DroneCare route. With the beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) flight approval, DDC’s drones are authorized to transfer medical samples and supplies between Milton District Hospital and Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. The two Ontario hospitals are about 6.2 miles apart […]

Executives to watch in the air cargo industry

Yael Katzwer — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 14:00:18 +0000

The continued success and growth of the air cargo industry does not happen by chance — it is driven by the executives in all branches of the supply chain making smart and innovative decisions. Air Cargo Next is highlighting 12 executives who are successfully guiding their companies through today’s challenging air cargo market. These standout […]

DDC tests Canary drone in commercial setting

Yael Katzwer — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 21:42:00 +0000

Drone Delivery Canada has completed its first Canary drone flights in a commercial setting, delivering medical supplies on its Care by Air route. Drone Delivery Canada (DDC) last month flew three round-trip flights over its longest commercial route of 13.4 kilometers with the Canary remote piloted aircraft (RPA). The third flight was in windy conditions […]

Drones to deliver dangerous goods in Canada

Yael Katzwer — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 20:46:29 +0000

Drone Delivery Canada has received approval from Transport Canada for beyond visual line of sight flights as well as the transportation of dangerous goods for its Care by Air drone health care route. With the BVLOS flight authorization, DDC’s drones will be able to operate beyond the visual range of operators, expanding the reach and […]

Drone Delivery Canada sees 300% increase in revenue

Yael Katzwer — Wed, 17 May 2023 21:25:10 +0000

Drone Delivery Canada reported a record revenue of CA$575,385 ($428,162) for the first quarter of 2023, marking a 300% increase year over year. THE BIG PICTURE: DDC’s Q1 success illustrates the speed with which the drone delivery market is growing. The company attributes its growth to contracts secured in Q1 with Canadian regulator Transport Canada, […]

Drone Delivery Canada earns $1.2M contract from Canadian government

Andrew Crider — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 23:54:28 +0000

Drone Delivery Canada has secured a $1.2 million contract from Canadian regulator, Transport Canada to test and operate its heavy-lift Condor drone. The Condor is one of three drones the company produces. Powered by a two-stroke gasoline engine, it is capable of delivering payloads up to 180 kg at distances of 107 nautical miles, […]

Droning on: Airports eye benefits of unmanned flight

Yael Katzwer — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 13:39:09 +0000

While airports always have been no-fly zones for recreational drones, use of cargo drones is on the upswing. As technology develops, drones have begun a slow incursion into airport operations — an incursion that may soon become a steady presence. Some airports are considering ways to incorporate drone technology into their operations to increase efficiency […]

Canada’s Edmonton Airport eyes expanded drone services

Stuart Todd — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 17:14:47 +0000

Edmonton International Airport is eyeing further growth in its scheduled services by drone. Flights are currently operated by drone technology company Drone Delivery Canada (DDC) with its Sparrow drone, and transport cargo on behalf of last-mile logistics solutions providers Ziing Final Mile and Apple Express. Air Canada Cargo serves as sales agent for DDC. “We continue […]