DRONAMICS, the leading developer and operator of medium-haul cargo drones, is partnering with FlightSafety International to develop an advanced training program for its remote pilots and technicians.

FlightSafety International is the leading training provider for pilots and maintenance technicians with over 70 years of experience. The training programs have been approved by the EASA, FAA and many other aviation regulatory authorities, according to the DRONAMICS announcement.

The continued partnership will ensure that the growing pool of pilots of the DRONAMICS Black Swan aircraft maintain the highest industry standards in operational excellence and safety.

Announced at this year's European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE), the partnership comes at an important time as the company prepares for the first commercial flights of its flagship Black Swan aircraft later this year. To meet the increasing resource needs associated with DRONAMICS' growth plans, the two companies are planning the future joint development of a training academy for UAV pilots, the statement said.

“For us at DRONAMICS, safety is the foundation of successful operations,” says COO Sergio Oliveira e Silva. “That's why we're partnering with FlightSafety International to provide ongoing support in state-of-the-art training for our pilots and engineers. As we accelerate toward our first commercial flights later this year, FlightSafety will ensure that our commercial pilots can remotely are always trained to maintain and maintain the highest standards of operational excellence and safety.”

DRONAMICS' Black Swan will be able to carry 350kg of cargo for a distance of up to 2,500km at a cost up to 80 percent lower than any existing aircraft, enabling same-day shipping for a variety of industries including pharmaceutical, food and e-commerce. The Black Swan has up to 75 percent lower emissions than alternative modes of transport over the medium mile, including air freight, the statement said.

FlightSafety International is the world's largest professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training to pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world's largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators at learning centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.