Drone Operations for ELEVATE Real Lab Rural Local Supply

The contractor shall provide the complete operational service of an unmanned drone logistics (UAS operation) for the delivery of food, drugstore items and, if applicable, pharmacy goods to end consumers in rural areas. The operational location is the drone port Wusterhausen/Dosse (52°53'35.1"N, 12°27'57.5"E). At least two drone systems are to be provided, which ensure the transport of goods (net payload of at least 3 kg) in BVLOS operation within a radius of 9 km around a drone port. Delivery must be made via a winch or a comparable system for contactless goods handover. Neither ground staff at the destination nor a landing of the drone shall be required for the handover. The service includes 15-18 deliveries per operating day (Tue-Sat, 09:00-18:00), the training of 8 employees, compliance with all relevant EASA regulations (operating category "Specific", EU 2019/947) as well as the real-time provision of operational data for research purposes and customer communication.