SkyDrop receives approval from New Zealand’s Civil Aviation Authority to schedule drone deliveries
DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby
sky drop (formerly Flirtey) has obtained Part 102 approval from New Zealand’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and launched its first drone hub in Huntly, New Zealand. This makes SkyDrop the first company in New Zealand to receive approval for live store-to-door drone deliveries, including certain BVLOS operations.
SkyDrop manufactures aircraft, supports software and launch platforms, and provides drone delivery solutions to customers around the world. The company’s delivery services provide faster and more affordable deliveries to communities while reducing traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions. The new approval will allow the company to launch its first Drone Hub on Huntly, giving it access to a reliable revenue stream through deliveries, benefiting SkyDrop and its customers.
This approval was granted by the CAA after a comprehensive review of SkyDrop’s technology and operational procedures and years of extensive testing conducted in both the United States and New Zealand. The process was aided by SkyDrop’s state-of-the-art safety technology, featuring an onboard parachute recovery system reviewed by the CAA.
In addition to CAA, SkyDrop also received approval from the Waikato District Council after meeting with local stakeholders in Raahui Pookeka (Huntley), including Waahi Paa.
This laid the groundwork for SkyDrop to scale. This is because the risk assessment methodologies utilized in obtaining this approval are applicable to further locations for establishing a network of drone hubs across New Zealand, as well as Australia, Canada and EU Member States. Jarrus Sora Method.
“SkyDrop is thrilled to work with CAA to make New Zealand an innovation leader in faster, cheaper and greener last-mile drone delivery.This approval is a milestone for SkyDrop and the drone delivery industry. It’s a significant milestone,” said Matthew Sweeney, Founder and CEO of SkyDrop. “SkyDrop will begin regular drone deliveries to approximately 10,000 people and businesses on Huntly. , please contact SkyDrop.”
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