Drone Delivery Canada Corp. (DDC) announced that it has secured official approval for Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) flights in tandem with the transportation of dangerous goods for its DroneCare route, marking a significant milestone in the development of its drone delivery capabilities in the healthcare market segment.

It said that the approvals from Transport Canada mark a significant milestone for DDC and signify the Canadian government's recognition of the company's cutting-edge technology, rigorous safety standards, and commitment to advancing the field of drone logistics.

"With the BVLOS flight authorization, DDC's drones will be able to seamlessly transfer medical samples between Milton District Hospital and Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital," DDC said in a statement.

It added that the Canary drone will carry a variety of critical medical supplies between the two hospitals, including but not limited to blood and serum chemistry tests, blood bank materials, urine cultures, small cytology containers with formalin and blood culture bottles.

DDC noted that this approval also marks one of the first approvals in Canada for beyond visual line-of-sight operations in an aerodrome environment.

"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," said Steve Magirias, CEO of Drone Delivery Canada.

"This also continues our work in the healthcare vertical, which is an important market for DDC. With BVLOS flights and dangerous goods transportation authorization, we will continue to transform the way healthcare supplies are transported, ensuring faster delivery times and enhancing overall patient care," it said.

DDC's drone delivery platform utilizes a combination of proprietary software and cutting-edge hardware to ensure safe and efficient operations.