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 inked a $16 million deal with U.S. medical UAV provider Spright to supply a large fleet of its Wingcopter 198 drones.
This partnership aims to establish a nationwide drone delivery network for essential medical supplies, including vaccines, blood samples, and PPE, primarily serving rural and hard-to-reach communities.
Wingcopter will be the exclusive fixed-wing eVTOL aircraft supplier, while Spright will manage maintenance and operations, with initial testing underway and nationwide U.S. expansion planned for this year.
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.
