DroneUp, a leading U.S drone delivery company, announced this week a partnership with Blueflite, a cutting-edge drone technology firm, reports a press release. The collaboration aims to bring advanced fast, safe and reliable last-mile drone deliveries.
The announcement comes after months of joint collaboration and on the heels of DroneUp’s recent unveiling of its innovative Drone Autonomous Ecosystem, “a platform that promises to revolutionise the delivery industry,” explains the release.
Meanwhile, with its advanced drone capabilities, including internal package storage and high-speed flight, Blueflite’s technology “is a perfect fit for DroneUp’s Ecosystem, ensuring quick, safe, and reliable deliveries within a 15-mile radius of partnered vendors,” continues the release.
John Vernon, CTO of DroneUp, remarked, “Our selection of Blueflite as a partner was based on their innovation capabilities and technological excellence. Their vision aligns with ours and we’re excited about the future of the collaboration, as it strengthens the backbone of our Autonomous Ecosystem.”
Frank Noppel, CEO of Blueflite, added, “By pooling our resources and expertise, we’re not just advancing drone delivery technology, we’re making it more accessible and efficient for everyone, setting new industry standards along the way.”
Frank Noppel
The release continues, “While DroneUp plans a phased rollout of the Ecosystem in select markets in 2024, Blueflite is geared up to support this pioneering venture, aiming to deliver transformative solutions that will benefit businesses and consumers worldwide.”
This collaboration comes at a time when drone delivery is on the rise across America and retailers, QSRs and c‑stores look for new, innovative ways to put goods in their consumers’ hands at a fraction of the traditional delivery cost.
Background
Founded in 2016 by Tom Walker and based at Virginia Beach, DroneUp has 26 employees. The company has experienced a number of important previous collaborations including with supermarket retailer, Walmart. In January, DroneUp was approved by the FAA to conduct BVLOS trials for medical deliveries at the Riverside Health System facilities in Eastern Virginia.
Formed in 2018, Blueflite designs and manufactures advanced drone systems and software for an integrated approach to cargo delivery. The company’s patented platform handles all aspects of logistics operations and provides a one-stop solution.
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