Wingcopter is now the exclusive supplier of fixed-wing, electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) delivery aircraft for Spright. [Courtesy: Wingcopter]
Key Takeaways:
German drone company Wingcopter secured a $16 million deal to be the exclusive supplier of its Wingcopter 198 drones to U.S. medical UAV provider Spright.
The partnership aims to establish a nationwide drone delivery network for medical supplies, instantly serving rural and underserved communities across the U.S.
Under the agreement, Wingcopter will be Spright's exclusive eVTOL aircraft supplier, while Spright will be the sole provider for Wingcopter 198 maintenance in the U.S.
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on FreightWaves.com.
German drone delivery company Wingcopter on Monday inked a $16 million deal with U.S. medical unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) services provider Spright to supply a “large fleet” of its Wingcopter 198 drones that will deliver everything from vaccines to blood samples.
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Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.
