3 years ago

Windracers Secures Funding for Drone Delivery Expansion

  • Windracers, a UK-based drone delivery company, has secured funding from the Future Flight challenge at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

  • The investment will be used to continue testing drones and autopilot technology, expand trials in Scotland, and work with the Civil Aviation Authority on autonomous flight regulations

  • Windracers is among several companies receiving a share of £73 million in Phase 3 funding from the Future Flight challenge, which aims to accelerate innovation in the aviation sector

  • The company plans to launch over 50 new postal drone delivery routes in partnership with the Royal Mail, utilizing drones capable of long-range flights and carrying significant payloads

  • Windracers is also involved in research projects using UAVs for Antarctic research and firefighting in remote areas.

      • ProblemTechnology

      "Reducing delivery times for mail, medical and aid deliveries by using autonomous drones."

      Solution

      "Implementing autonomous drones that can fly 1000km, carry up to 100kg and have a wingspan of 10 meters, aiming to replace traditional delivery methods."

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