TORONTO, Nov. 7, 2022
/CNW/ - Further to its press release dated June 21st, 2022, Drone Delivery Canada Corp.
(TSXV: FLT) (OTCQX: TAKOF) (Frankfurt: A2AMGZ) (Frankfurt: ABB.F) (the
"Company" or "DDC") is pleased to announce that effective
November 7, 2022, its Care By Air
project initiative, through the assistance of its sales agent Air
Canada (TSX: AC), with Halton Healthcare Services Corporation
("Halton Healthcare") and DSV Air & Sea Inc. Canada ("DSV") is commercially operational.
This revenue generating pilot project will be operational for a
6-month term.
The Care by Air project will enable defined-route deliveries
from DSV to Halton Healthcare's Oakville Trafalgar Memorial
Hospital utilizing DDC's Sparrow drone, its
DroneSpot® takeoff and landing zones and the
Company's proprietary FLYTE software. The solution will be used to
transport a wide variety of healthcare goods including medical
isotopes for cancer care (supplied from McMaster University) by cargo drones for the
benefit of fast and efficient delivery to Oakville Trafalgar
Memorial Hospital, located in Oakville,
Ontario.
This transport of vital medical supplies by drone is the first
of its kind in Canada that will
deliver healthcare supplies directly to a hospital for on-site
patient diagnosis, treatment or care. The innovation of drone
delivery will support the provision of time critical goods,
enabling the next horizon in healthcare delivery.
All operations will be conducted in accordance with appropriate
Canadian regulations. Flights will be remotely monitored by DDC
from its Operations Control Centre located in Vaughan, Ontario.
"This partnership with Halton Healthcare and DSV is highly
innovative and groundbreaking. The pilot project is just the first
step of the overall vision of connecting all hospitals within the
Halton Healthcare umbrella. We are very proud to commence the
operations and look forward to supporting other hospitals in
Ontario as well as in Canada for that matter. Our proprietary drone
logistics platform is a perfect fit for delivering high-value and
high-risk cargo, as is typical in the healthcare market.," said
Steve Magirias, CEO of Drone
Delivery Canada.
"At Halton Healthcare, we are committed to advancing how we
deliver care, which includes finding new and efficient ways to use
technology. Being at the forefront of an innovative delivery system
with the Care by Air drone delivery project is the ideal way to
contribute to the advancement of healthcare, while continuing to
evolve along with the care needs of our patients, families and
communities," said Hilary Rodrigues,
Senior Vice President, Corporate Services, Performance & Chief
Financial Officer, Halton
Healthcare.
"The Care by Air Project commercial launch represents a
milestone step towards optimizing healthcare supply chains that
rely on time-sensitive and critical care medical cargo. As a leader
in global logistics, DSV is proud to be partners in building upon
the growth and innovation of drone delivery. We are excited to see
the progress and possibilities that will benefit healthcare and
patient care at Halton Region hospitals and beyond in Canada". This is a first in the future of
healthcare logistics'', said Martin
Roos, Managing Director, DSV Air & Sea Inc.,
Canada.
"McMaster is a recognized leader in
the discovery and commercialization of medical isotope
technologies, some of the most time-critical medical supplies in
the world. We are excited to be collaborating with the Care by Air
team to create an innovative transportation solution that will
improve access to medical diagnostics and therapies for patients
not only in Canada, but around the
world," said Andrea Armstrong,
Adjunct Professor and Research Scientist at McMaster University.
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. Reflecting the dynamic communities
we serve, we take pride in offering some of the finest technology
and healthcare expertise available in southwestern Ontario. Our hospitals - Georgetown Hospital,
Milton District Hospital and Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital -
are very much a part of Halton's rich history and have a
long-standing tradition of providing quality care to many
generations of area families. Together, we serve a population of
more than 400,000 residents. Read more at:
https://www.haltonhealthcare.com
About DSV
DSV – Global Transport and Logistics provides and manages supply
chain solutions for thousands of companies every day – from the
small family run business to the large global corporation.
Our reach is global, yet our presence is local and close to our
customers. 75,000 employees in more than 90 countries work
passionately to deliver great customer experiences and high-quality
services. Read more at: www.dsv.com
About McMaster University
Located in Hamilton, Ontario,
McMaster University is one of
Canada's most research-intensive
universities, and the nation's preeminent nuclear research
institution. McMaster has maintained
active research programs in nuclear science and engineering for
more than 65 years and is home to a unique suite of world-class
nuclear research facilities that enable discoveries in medicine,
clean energy, nuclear safety, advanced materials and environmental
science.
McMaster is a global leader in
medical isotope research, development, and production, providing
personalized cancer treatments for more than 70,000 patients every
year. As a proven innovator in the medical isotope sector, we are
committed to translating research results into deployable outcomes
that can meet the complex challenges that exist in this space.
Through collaboration with partners and stakeholders, we seek to
develop innovative solutions that advance human and societal
health, while helping to create a Brighter
World. Read more at:
https://nuclear.mcmaster.ca
About Drone Delivery Canada
Corp.
Drone Delivery Canada Corp. is an ISO 9001 certified,
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 TSXVenture 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 A2AMGZ or ABB.F.
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