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HACK of a Team Back in 2018, Wingcopter pioneered the delivery of children’s vaccines by drone in Vanuatu. Several other world-firsts followed in the subsequent years. Pioneering and innovation have always been a part of our DNA and have allowed us to stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly emerging & developing industry.    The Wingcopter Innovation Hackathon was introduced as a 24-hour sprint where multi-disciplinary teams work together to hack drone-specific challenges, including advanced computing and measurement solutions powered by NVIDIA's cutting-edge technology. Once more, it is rewarding to experience the power of cross-functional collaboration, team spirit, exceptional engineering talent – and a good Chili con Carne prepared by our Heads of Engineering and Software. #Wingcopter #InnovationDay #Hackathon #Innovation #Innovate #NVIDIA #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork #Deliverydrone

🙏 Despite all the hard work as an industry pioneer, we have not forgotten to appreciate our co-workers and celebrate the progress we have recently made in the different departments.   🎣 So, we spontaneously decided to grill some fish that Jonathan and Tom had caught, to celebrate the team’s continuous hard work and the fact that we all share the same motivation: to create a positive impact with our drone technology. 👨💻 👩💻 Do you want to be part of this cool team as well? We are currently looking for a Software Architect. Apply now! https://lnkd.in/dQqEbt9 #Wingcopter #dronedelivery #workworkwork #hiring #SoftwareDevelopmeent #SoftwareArchitect

Thanks to our partners at the @European Investment Bank for spreading the word about us and how our electric cargo drones shape tomorrow today.   #Wingcopter #DroneDelivery #MedicalDelivery #Impact #Sustainability #Drones Rodrigo Silva Theresa Gebhard Edouard Lamy Khalid Naqib Donata Riedel Alessandro Izzo Nicola Beer Dana Burduja Tiago Lopes Alberto Casorati, CFA

3️⃣ Reasons to Integrate Drones into Your Medical Logistics Network Drone technology is transforming how we deliver life-saving supplies, especially in hard-to-reach areas. Here’s why embracing drone delivery can be a game-changer for healthcare logistics: 🚁 Overcome Infrastructure Challenges in Healthcare In rural and remote regions, inadequate infrastructure can delay critical medical deliveries, endangering lives. Wingcopter offers a fast, efficient way to deliver essential medicines, vaccines, and blood supplies - delivering care when and where it’s needed most. 💳 Drive Down Costs in Last-Mile Delivery Last-mile delivery regularly makes up over 50% of total logistics costs, a significant burden on healthcare systems. By incorporating drones into your network, you can streamline operations, reduce dependency on costly ground transport, and achieve faster, more efficient deliveries. 🌍 Reduce Emissions for Greener Solutions Traditional delivery methods contribute around 30% of the logistics sector’s CO2 emissions. The electric Wingcopter 198 offers an alternative to significantly cut emissions, helping your organization meet green logistics targets while supporting global sustainability goals. 💡 Transform Your Logistics Strategy Whether you're a healthcare provider, NGO, or logistics leader, you are dependent on efficient delivery systems. Explore how Wingcopter's drone technology can help you overcome logistical challenges, lower costs, and support a greener future. Let’s elevate medical logistics together! #Wingcopter #DroneDelivery #LogisticsInnovation #SustainableTransport #MedicalTransport #LastMileDelivery #FutureOfLogistics

💪 Empowering vulnerable communities   🌍 The world's most pressing challenges can only be tackled through innovation, partnerships and collaboration. In that spirit, we have been recognized as a Technology Pioneer and Global Innovator by the World Economic Forum, and latest our CEO Tom Plümmer was invited to join the The Forum of Young Global Leaders network.   🏆 Now, we are thrilled to be selected as a Top Innovator of UpLink’s Empowering Vulnerable Communities Challenge. The jury’s decision was based on the impact that our drone delivery solutions have on improving access, affordability, resilience, and quality of healthcare for underserved populations.   🤝 We look forward to making new connections, collaborating with fellow winners and partners, to amplify our positive impact to help the world’s most vulnerable communities thrive.   Find out more: https://wef.ch/4dtW2Jp   #HealthEquity #FrontierMarkets #HumanitarianInvesting #ImpactInvesting #SocialInnovation #SocialEntrepreneurship #SDGs #SDG3 #SDG8 #SDG9 #SDG13 #DroneDelivery #Drones4Good ABALOBI Beyond Water change:WATER Labs Crop2Cash Drinkwell Fortune credit Nampya Farmers Market Oorja Development Solutions Limited RDI System Sanku TIBU Health iBreastExam LATAM Zuri Health  

Today, we showcased our solutions at the ISG World Conference of Gerontechnology in Frankfurt. The conference deals with all kinds of technological innovations in products and services that address older peoples’ ambitions and needs.   In his keynote, Benjamin Pahlich talked about how delivery drones can help supply elderly, less mobile people in rural areas with much needed goods such as medicines or even groceries, using our recent LieferMichel pilot project in the German Odenwald region as an example.   Among others, Hessian Minister Prof. Dr. Kristina Sinemus from Hessisches Ministerium für Digitalisierung und Innovation and Prof. Dr. Kai-Oliver Schocke, President of Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, later visited our booth to learn more about our technology and services.   #ISG2024 #Gerontechnology #AgingInnovation #FrankfurtConference #SeniorCare #DigitalHealth #AgeWithDignity #Wingcopter #Wingcopter198   International Society for Gerontechnology (ISG)

🚀 🌍 Are you passionate about cutting-edge technology and looking to make an impact?   👩💻 🧑💻 We are hiring a DevOps Engineer to manage the release and continuous integration pipeline, take care of automation tasks, and function as the technical interface between different software stakeholders, just to name a few tasks. With a focus on innovation, you’ll work with tools like Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and more.   If you have a can-do mentality and a drive to shape the future, apply now!   🔗 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/etYf-ywB   #DevOps #TechJobs #Wingcopter #Hiring #JobOpportunity #ComputerScience #Engineering #DroneDelivery

Happy World Entrepreneurs' Day! 🎉   👟 Every journey starts with a first step. And then a second step. And then a third, followed by countless others that you need a lot of courage for, as well as determination, creativity, and vision.   🚁 ✈️ The Wingcopter journey started around 2012 when Jonathan Hesselbarth began to develop the first prototypes of what would later be known as the Wingcopter drone. In 2015, he met Tom Plümmer and they immediately decided to join forces. In 2017, they were joined by Ansgar Kadura, and Wingcopter was formally founded as a company.   🏅 We’ve come a long way since then. We are a global team of 150 passionate coworkers, we have achieved significant milestones on our way to revolutionize logistics on the most challenging miles of transport, and we have already made a positive impact on many lives around the world. Two of our most recent milestones included the BOM freeze for the Wingcopter 198 (see https://lnkd.in/eRbw4pSC) and the initiation of the type certification process for the Wingcopter 198 in Japan (see https://lnkd.in/eeN3dtA2).   🏁 A lot of work and milestones are still remaining. Today though, we pause for a second to celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship.   #worldentrepreneursday #entrepreneurship #founding #startup #Wingcopter #dronedelivery #drones4good

🚀🍹 Cool tech and cool drinks: Celebrating a BOMbastic milestone   ✅ 🏁 Ever wondered what it feels like to finally freeze a Bill of Materials (BOM) after months of relentless work? For us at Wingcopter, it’s not just about locking down a list of all the 1,150 parts required to manufacture the Wingcopter 198. It’s about capturing the essence of our innovation and the culmination of our shared efforts. Last week, we reached this critical milestone for the Wingcopter that is going through the FAA type certification process. This also represents the final completion of this version’s design.   🛫 It now stands tall as the pinnacle of our expertise, proven in countless iterations and rigorous testing with over 4,000 flight hours. It’s the embodiment of our commitment to excellence, designed meticulously to meet aerospace standards, and it’s now ready to soar into the certification process.   📄 But this BOM is more than just a document; it’s a testament to the incredible journey we’ve been on. From initial feasibility studies to a design robust enough for certification, every part, every sequence tells a story of perseverance, creativity, and teamwork.   🥶🍦To celebrate this tremendous achievement, we took a well-deserved break under the clear blue skies, with temperatures hitting a perfect 30°C. The Wingcopter team gathered around the literally frozen BOM for some ice cream and toasted with our special “BOM-on-the-rocks” – a Berry-Orange-Maracuja special that was as refreshing as our success.   🎉 🙏 This event was more than just a celebration. It was a moment to pause and reflect on the dedication, tireless efforts, and collaborative spirit that brought us here. A moment to say a huge THANK YOU to every team member who contributed to this milestone, whether directly or in a supporting role. We’re not just building drones; we’re building the future of aerospace innovation, together.   🔝 Here’s to the latest Wingcopter version, and here’s to the incredible team that made it possible. The journey continues – it’s just the beginning. #Wingcopter #Wingcopter198 #milestone #BillOfMaterials #technology #development #dronedelivery   Jonathan Hesselbarth Martin Harder Thomas Stolte Florian-Michael Adolf Jan Hoffmann

Two weeks ago, the world of laboratory medicine convened at #ADLM24, welcoming 18,000 professionals in Chicago. Since a core pillar of our medical delivery strategy is the fast and efficient transport of lab samples, we were excited that our partners at Siemens Healthineers prominently displayed our Wingcopter 198 at their ADLM booth and promoted the benefits of drone deliveries.   In Kenya, our joint pilot project will significantly increase access to lab diagnostics in rural areas through the rapid collection and delivery of samples from remote health facilities to centralised laboratories.   #Wingcopter #SiemensHealthineers #AccessToCare #DroneDelivery #MedicalDelivery #healthcare   Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine ElsMed Healthcare Solutions