http://matadornetwork.com/network/new-edible-drone-gets-humanitarian-aid-worlds-difficult-access-places/
"On deployment, an onboard navigation system would guide the Pouncer to head towards the target area, pretty much the same as a skydiver wearing a wingsuit.
Right before landing, a small parachute is deployed at low altitude,
and delivers the Pouncer to the specified target with precision. With
the ability to be deployed from range and altitude, the Pouncer is less
affected by weather conditions than traditional parachute deliveries and
keeps pilots of the transport aircraft carrying the Pouncer vehicles
out of danger zones, too.
Every Pouncer is capable of delivering 110 pounds of medical supplies
or food to an accuracy of around 30 feet from 25 miles away. The drone
can also be broken down and used as fuel — the lightweight wooden
airframe is perfect for starting fires and building shelters."
Sounds like a good idea. I'm not sure why they want to make them self-destructable. Why not re-use them after the crisis?
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