Drone Delivery Canada (DDC) will establish the world’s first airport drone delivery hub at Edmonton International Airport (EIA) using its UAS delivery platform after entering into a commercial agreement with the Edmonton Regional Airports Authority (ERAA), which operates EIA. 

Using DDC’s DroneSpot takeoff and landing zones utilizing DDC’s drone flight infrastructure, DDC and ERAA will develop flight routes from EIA. DDC and ERAA will lean on the expertise of ERAA when it comes to airport operations to implement, promote and market DDC’s drone delivery services in this controlled airspace to a variety of new and existing customers.

All UAS flights will be conducted in accordance with the Canadian Aviation Regulations and Transport Canada flight authorizations, and they will be subject to DDC obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals.

“With ERAA, we will develop a drone logistics network centered at this world-class airport as a hub for numerous drone routes for our customers. We will continue to work with ERAA and Transport Canada to define particular routes, and with ERAA and Air Canada to negotiate revenue metrics and other commercial terms, to be announced in future press releases,” explains Michael Zahra, president & CEO of DDC.

“Given the potential size and scope of this disruptive offering, revenue outlook could be significant while concurrently bringing tremendous logistical benefits to the region.”

The initial term of the agreement is five years, with additional successive one-year terms to follow unless the agreement is formally terminated.

“EIA is proud to partner with industry leader DDC to establish Canada’s first airport drone delivery site and drastically modernize cargo logistics and supply chain solutions,” says Myron Keehn, EIA VP of Air Service and Commercial Development.

“Together with our long-standing partnership with Air Canada, we look forward to expanding DDC’s network of customers at EIA’s Airport City, the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, and other strategic partners.”