Wingcopter Raises $22 Million

Wingcopter, the German developer, manufacturer and operator of unmanned delivery drones for commercial and humanitarian applications, has secured $22 million in Series A funding. Wingcopter will use the funds to strengthen its leadership in drone-based logistics, with a special focus on healthcare-related applications, including the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. The current model, the Wingcopter 178 Heavy Lift, provides both one- and two-way delivery, covering distances of up to 74 miles. It can accurately lower a...