"The program will run for 12 months and test scheduled flights between the Downtown Skyport and the Brooklyn Marine Terminal, designed to evaluate middle-mile drone logistics for hospitals and other time-sensitive deliveries."
"A January proof-of-concept on the same route logged 135 flights, covered about 151 miles and moved 252 pounds of test cargo, with one-way trips averaging roughly four minutes compared with up to 20 minutes by vehicle."
"Project partners say those test runs avoided the equivalent of hundreds of vehicle miles and dozens of gallons of fuel, even as crews flew through changing weather over the two-week trial."
"Skyports and the Port Authority will follow NYCEDC guidelines and coordinate with the NYPD, FDNY and U.S. Coast Guard to keep operations separate from people onshore."
A yearlong experiment will begin with automated cargo drones transporting nonhazardous goods between Lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn Marine Terminal. Scheduled flights will occur on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., aiming to reduce truck trips and evaluate middle-mile logistics for time-sensitive deliveries. The program follows a successful January test that demonstrated significant time savings and reduced vehicle miles. Operations will be closely monitored and coordinated with local authorities to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
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