New pilot program to use drones for deliveries instead of trucks

• Author: Arutz Sheva Staff
• Date: 05 April 2021
• Published date: 05 April 2021

The pilot program, which is expected to last two years and will be carried out in collaboration with the Israel Innovation Authority in the Prime Minister's Office, will involve flying drones over farmland in the Hadera area, and then in Haifa, before expanding to other cities. Two other Israeli companies, Airwayz and SkyLink, partnered with FlyTech to create an entity called "Safe" that will conduct the trial of the drone delivery system. Software-run gliders will make the deliveries while flying without any eye contact from a human operator.

FlyTech was founded three years ago by discharged Israel Defense Forces officers from air force UAV squadrons who both became Torah-observant during their army service. At JCT, they were able to balance the priorities of Torah study, academics, and career advancement, a hallmark of the College's appeal to observant students. With the objective of finding a way to support themselves financially with the remaining time available in their schedules, Lugasi and Oren established Flytech.

The company develops and advances the operating capability of aircraft for both government organizations and private companies, bringing military drone technology...