TORONTO, Nov. 18, 2020 /CNW/ - Drone Delivery Canada
Corp. (TSXV: FLT) (OTC: TAKOF) (Frankfurt: A2AMGZ or ABB.F)
(the "Company" or "DDC") is pleased to provide an
update on ongoing successful testing of the Robin XL drone at the
Company's 'Tranquility Base' test range.
The Company successfully tested numerous critical aspects of the
Robin XL, including: communications system; navigational
guidance system; autopilot system; take-off and landing
performance; general flight stability and performance; multiple
velocity vectors and altitude profiles; sound pressure levels; and
battery consumption characteristics. All flight tests were
conducted in accordance with the approvals provided by Transport
Canada.
Pursuant to proposed Transport Canada regulations, the Robin XL
would not require a formal aircraft type-certification when
operated in specific lower-risk (rural & remote) locations, as
is intended. Commercialization in support of COVID-19 related
activities and also remote area deliveries would commence for 2021
projects once DDC has completed testing, expected over the next 3
months. Flight approvals would be requested through Transport
Canada following the straightforward and well-established Special
Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) process that DDC has
successfully used in the past.
The Robin XL is currently the Company's mid-size drone with an
expected range of 60km (37mi) and a payload capacity of 11.3kg
(25lb). The Robin XL is an electric, combination VTOL /
fixed-wing drone. The aircraft itself includes an advanced,
integrated parachute system which is expected to mitigate its risk
profile and potentially allow for flight over people in the future,
opening up an extended range of use cases. Cargo is stored
safely and securely inside the drone, with temperature control
capabilities. The Robin XL is designed to work with the Company's
proprietary and patented DroneSpotTM depot system,
automated battery management system and FLYTE software system.
Future versions of the Robin XL are expected to feature the
Company's innovated touchless cargo drop functionality.
Similar to the Sparrow and Condor, in addition to carrying
traditional cargo, the multi-mission Robin XL has the ability to
carry specialized camera/video systems as well as specialized
sensors, further extending its use cases into additional
commercial, industrial, government and military markets, beyond
traditional cargo delivery. The turnkey solution is marketed in a
managed service SaaS business model in Canada and as a licensed managed service
internationally.
"We are very pleased with the ongoing successful testing of our
Robin XL delivery drone. The Sparrow, Robin XL and Condor all
have unique commercial use-case applications based on range and
payload capabilities, and we are excited to have the Condor and
Robin XL models coming to market soon. Robin XL & Condor
pre-selling efforts are underway and market response has been very
favourable in Canada and
internationally, and we are working on a number of specific
prospective opportunities for both," said Michael Zahra, President & CEO of DDC.
Official Company photos of the Robin XL are included with this
press release.
About Drone Delivery Canada Corp.
Drone Delivery Canada Corp. is a drone technology company
focused on the design, development, and implementation of its
proprietary logistics software platform, using drones. The
Company's platform will 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.V Exchange under the symbol FLT, on the U.S. OTC Q B
market under the symbol TAKOF and on the Frankfurt exchange in Germany under the symbol A2AMGZ or ABB.F .
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SOURCE Drone Delivery Canada