California-based drone delivery company Volans-i and Hogfish Ventures firm Stephen Russell have completed the first long-range UAV delivery in The Bahamas to launch their strategic partnership. The craft flew the 80 km between the Leonard M Thompson airport and Green Turtle Cay in 28 minutes, using vertical take-off and landing capabilities. The flight was also the first for a UAV in controlled airspace. During the next year, Fli, powered by Volans-i, will expand its Bahamas service, carrying up to 1,000 lbs each day, covering more than 70 sites from two main hubs.
California-based drone delivery company Volans-i and Hogfish Ventures firm Fli Drone have completed the first long-range UAV delivery in The Bahamas to launch their strategic partnership. The craft flew the 80 km between the Leonard M Thompson airport and Green Turtle Cay in 28 minutes, using vertical take-off and landing capabilities. The flight was also the first for a UAV in controlled airspace. During the next year, Fli, powered by Volans-i, will expand its Bahamas service, carrying up to 1,000 lbs each day, covering more than 70 sites from two main hubs.