Uses
It seems that drones are here to stay, as the range of services they offer is constantly expanding. In addition to taking photos and videos – with which they have been directly connected – they are also used: by logistics companies to transport goods on the same day. From farmers, who can see through the high-resolution cameras possible diseases in their plants, to take measures in time. In addition, drones are valuable for the transport of medicines, but also for the inspection of infrastructure, for emergency situations – civil protection, fire protection, security, etc.
“We work with logistics/courier, shipping, pharmaceutical and energy companies, as well as with municipalities and drone operators, both in Greece and internationally, providing integrated and efficient solutions in the field of drones” he tells “ET”. the managing director of “Drops Smart Hubs”, Franciska Tsioutsiou, explaining how the network is already being set up, in order for the company to be ready to serve its customers, when the droneports will be ready, respectively.
At the present stage, “Drops”, which was founded in 2023, is in an advanced stage of designing and installing droneports, which will involve various types of drones. Strategic locations are expected to be “locked down”, soon.
The next day
The company’s immediate plans include participation in projects related to fire protection, the transport of goods and VIP delivery services. They have created strategic partnerships with municipalities, international drone operators and companies from various sectors.
In addition, Mrs. Tsioutsiou spoke about the plans that will take place: “We aim to develop our activities in other countries and markets with high growth potential, which will allow us to offer our solutions to a wider audience. We plan to integrate additional means of transport in the field of unmanned vehicles, such as ground vehicles (ground robots), as well as continuously upgrade our droneports with the latest technological developments, ensuring the highest possible efficiency, safety and reliability in drone operations. At the same time, we continue to strengthen our partnerships with municipalities, international drone operators and companies from various sectors in order to expand our network and offer integrated solutions to our customers.”
The team
The “Drops” team currently consists of seven members, three of whom are founders: the managing director, Frangiska Tsioutsiou, the business manager, Panagiotis Apostolopoulos and the strategist, Nikos Ioannou.
Transportation of medical supplies to remote areas
An important moment for “Drops” was the participation and support of the first drone flight beyond visual contact (BVLOS – Beyond Visual Line of Sight) between Kos and Pserimos for the transport of medical supplies in September 2023. This means that the drone was not within the pilot’s field of vision.
This is the first BVLOS licensed flight by the Civil Aviation Authority in Greece for the transport of medical equipment, which marked the beginning of long-range autonomous flights to provide services in remote areas.
“Drops” developed the necessary infrastructure for the safe take-off and landing of the aircraft. With the technical know-how he has in the regulatory framework of flight safety, he created the procedures (operations manual) in accordance with the European regulations” emphasized Mrs. Tsioutsiou, adding: “Thanks to the valuable assistance of “Drops”, the drone operator Probotek, a member of Unisystems managed to obtain the corresponding license from the APA. This success highlights the critical importance of the know-how and experience of “Drops”.
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