Elsight announced that Orkid, a developer of VTOL drone technology, signed an LOI to provide eVTOL drones to Flyzz, the top drone operator in Mexico to expand their drone deliveries across the country.
The Orkid 260 VTOL drone, known for its affordability and robustness, is supported by Halo, Elsight’s BVLOS connectivity solution. Together, Orkid and Elsight will provide Flyzz with robust and reliable connectivity, top performance, and support to secure regulatory approvals for beyond the visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) delivery operations.
Elsight’s Halo connectivity solution aggregates multiple cellular, SatCom, and RF communications links to ensure uninterrupted connectivity even in the most challenging environments. Whether it’s disaster response, surveillance, remote inspections, or delivery logistics, Orkid’s eVTOL drones operate with unparalleled reliability and high bandwidth transmission of video and data communications to the command-and-control center.
Orkid is an innovative drone delivery company based in South America specializing in VTOL (Vertical Takeoff and Landing) technology for automated logistics that cater to commercial, defense, and disaster relief operations. By utilizing these advanced VTOL drones, Orkid optimizes the middle and last mile delivery processes, significantly reducing the time and cost associated with traditional logistics methods.
“Orkid required the most reliable BVLOS connectivity to speed up the delivery process but also to reshape the future of logistics by providing on-demand, autonomous service across all sectors”, said Santiago Pizon, CEO and Co-founder of Orkid. “Our autonomous eVTOL drones are engineered for optimal performance, offering unparalleled efficiency and reliability in delivery logistics. Elsight’s Halo is the perfect fit to support our high level of engineering and performance, in addition to enabling our drones to pass the regulatory requirements for BVLOS flights.”
“We are thrilled to see our partner Orkid grow and flourish with their agreement with Flyzz, a leading drone delivery operator in Mexico. With design-win partners like Orkid, our Halo enables the drone delivery market to succeed in many corners of the world,” said Yoav Amitai, CEO of Elsight. “We look forward to working with Orkid as they expand their business across Central and South America, and beyond”.
