Drones: Rural Wales could soon get urgent deliveries via aircraft

The project aims to deliver critical supplies to those who need it, which Windracers say will be just as cost-effective as traditional delivery routes.

Its ULTRA (Uncrewed Low-cost Transport), is a self-flying aircraft designed to carry 100kg packages over 600km (372 miles).

The company’s aircrafts first flew in 2019 to transport medical supplies to the Isle of Wight.

Since then, Windracers have taken post and parcels to remote islands in Orkney and the Shetlands.

A number of its drones can also be spotted flying around the company test centre in Llanbedr, Gwynedd.

Speaking to BBC Radio Wales Breakfast, Mr Muderack said the company hopes to manufacture on a larger scale in future.

“Drones can make such a difference to people’s lives – especially those living in rural areas of Wales,” he said.

“The uses for the platform are infinite. Over time this platform could fly anywhere in the world.”