How It Works and Pricing
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It is well known that remote and isolated territories experience many issues when it comes to last mile deliveries. We have a solution: We use 180 kg capacity drones that can fly over a 200-kilometer distance.
The way the service works is simple: Drop your parcel off at one of our service points and the next day it will reach its destination. Our first target territories are the villages on the Lower North Shore.
How It Works?
1. Prepare your parcel
Prepare your parcel yourself or order your parcel from one of our participating merchants.
2. Visit one of our service points
Our network allows us to take possession, handle and deliver your parcel.
3. Track your parcel
A tracking system that allows you to track your parcel at all times.
4. Reception
Quick and reliable service. We do it all!
Our Supply Chain
- Drones Express Inc. takes possession of all parcels and mail from its receiving/shipping terminal in Sept-Iles
- Parcels and mail are transported from Sept-Îles to Kegaska
- Drones are located at the Kegaska terminal
- Parcels and mail are delivered 6 days a week to Unamen Shipu village
- Parcel tracking service
The reverse operation applies to all packages shipped from Unamen Shipu to Sept-Îles. Responsibility for the parcel is assumed by Drones Express Inc. from the origin to Sept-Îles.
Delivery Services
Medical parcels
Public Health and Safety parcels
Merchandise bought
by LNC residents outside the territory
Perishables
Parcels between LNC residents
Parcels for provincial or federal government agencies
(Québec or Canada)
Sample shipments
for R&D
Industrial or commercial
Outffitters
Private companies
Urgent parcels
And more!
Tips on Preparing Your Parcel
- Choose a good-quality cardboard box;
- If you use a box, remove old shipping tags and cover old addresses;
- If the item is fragile, wrap it in paper or other protective material;
- Place item(s) in the box and write the name and address of recipient;
- Close and seal box.
Price Calculator
Simply enter the dimensions (length, width, height) and the exact parcel weight and the calculator does the rest.
Maximum dimensions are 40 inches x 30 inches x 24 inches and the maximum weight is 400 pounds or 180 kg.
Calculation Example
A parcel with following weight and dimensions:
- Weight: 15 pounds
- Height: 12 inches
- Width: 12 inches
- Length: 18 inches
Calculation:
- 12 inches x 12 inches x 18 inches = 2,592 cubic inches
- 2,592 cubic inches / 1,728 = 1.5 cubic feet
- 1.5 cubic feet x 31.22 lbs/cubic feet = 46.83 pounds
Because the parcel’s actual weight (15 pounds) is lower than the calculated weight versus its volume (46.83 pounds), the price applies to 46.83 pounds.
Shipping cost:
46.83 pounds x $1/pound = $46.83 (plus taxes)
A parcel with the following weight and dimensions:
- Weight: 6.8 kg
- Height: 30.48 cm
- Width: 30.48 cm
- Length: 45.72 cm
Calculation:
- 30.48 cm x 30.48 cm x 45.72 cm = 42,475.27 cubic centimeters
- 42,485.27 cubic cm / 1,000,000 = 0.042475 cubic meter
- 0.042475 cubic meter x 500 kg/cubic meter = 21.23 kg
Because the parcel’s actual weight (6.8 kg) is lower than the calculated weight versus its volume (21.23 kg), the price applies to 21.23 kg.
Shipping cost:
21.2375 kg x $2.205$/kg = $46.83 (plus taxes)