Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects Ian Borg announced how the aviation sector will be taking another step forward, with the launch of the first delivery drone flights, with the first testing would be a trip from Malta to Comino.
This drone can be used to deliver supplies of medicine or first aid in an emergency. From transporting documents to even urgent medical goods, such a drone can save lives, so one of the advantages is time savings.
The aim of this delivery drone will be one that will facilitate the transport between Malta and Gozo of many things, especially those that are urgent. These types of drones will be able to travel up to a maximum speed of 80 kilometers per hour and a maximum length of 80 kilometers. This means that this drone makes about a kilometer per minute. It is understood that in case of an urgent trip between the Malta hospital and the Gozo hospital, this drone will make the trip in between 20 and 30 minutes. This type of drone weighs just under 25 kilos and is capable of carrying 10 kilos of cargo and supplies.
Minister Ian Borg explained how this will be another big step for the aviation industry as well as for the technology sector in Malta, and said that today more than ever we are seeing how drone technology is. dynamic and offering many different services to make life easier.
“Today’s situation continues to show how progressive this government is. We are seeing that our country stays up to date with the rest of the world in terms of technology in order to enjoy more efficient and less time consuming services. As we recently announced, we are implementing the use of technology in other areas and sectors such as land transport with the example of autonomous buses, the road to car electrification and now also the use technology in the aviation sector. Although we are in a testing phase, once these drones are successful we will continue to eliminate more traffic and thus contribute to less pollution. This project and others continue to show that Malta is open to new ideas and is a testament to this government’s commitment to further success. We are committed to maintaining our country as a platform to design, develop and implement such innovative ideas, which can change the way we live as a society and contribute to a better life, ”said Minister Ian Borg.
“But not only have we done this, we have set up a Directorate focused on the alternative care of children and young people which, through this building, will now be operating from one building.”
The new building will mean that families will find everything in one place, including supervised viewing rooms, all of which are designed according to the needs of the children. In this building, about 200 employees of the Directorate will be offering their services.
FSWS Chief Executive Alfred Grixti said it is planned that this building will start operating from June 2022.
“The building, in addition to being modern, is built according to the highest health and safety standards, and is accessible to everyone. A building that will above all be serving children in alternative care, young people and families in need in order to build positive aspirations for the future. ”
