Dronamics has signed a deal with Zero Petroleum to provide its fossil-free synthetic fuel SynAVGAS for testing of its Black Swan drone, with a view to commercial use in its long-range cargo drone. Dronamics recently received its European drone airline license and is currently working with a consortium in the UK to build out a medical supply drone network for NHS Scotland.
Zero Petroleum Co-Founder and CEO Paddy Lowe, said: “I am very excited for Zero Petroleum to partner with Dronamics and CFS Aeroproducts on this potentially ground-breaking project. Operating an autonomous delivery network on this scale makes great sense but to carry these heavy payloads over such great distances would be impossible using electric power. Our fossil-free fuels, which have a carbon neutral lifecycle and can be produced in a factory on any site close to the water and renewable power, are the ideal way to deliver this as a fully sustainable alternative to the existing air freight solution.”
Dronamics Co-Founder and CEO, Svilen Rangelov, said: “Sustainability is a vital part of our plans and as the first drone cargo airline in the world, we are delighted to have secured an agreement for Zero Petroleum to supply their fuel for Dronamics' future drone network. Not only is the fuel entirely sustainable and fossil-free, but the modular manufacturing process also has a small footprint so it fits perfectly into our future droneport plans.”
This partnership will support Dronamics vision for sustainable same-day delivery service for items such as e-commerce goods, perishable food, manufacturing parts, and medical supplies.