https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/may/29/drone-deliveries-soar-in-rural-scotland-during-coronavirus-outbreak
The 16km (10 mile) flight from Lorn and Islands district general
hospital in Oban, on the mainland, to Mull and Iona community hospital
in Craignure, on the east of the island, takes about 15 minutes compared
with between 90 minutes to six hours by road and ferry.
Whiston said the two-week drone delivery trial, which is being run in
partnership with drone operator Skyports and defence and technology
company Thales, was planned before coronavirus struck but has been
accelerated by the pandemic.
A second test this winter is crucial because “the Scottish weather
can be very challenging”, says Whitson. If it’s successful he thinks
drones could be deployed across NHS Scotland. “We would look to link up
more of our islands,” he said. “And we have been sharing what we’re
doing here with colleagues across Scotland, and there is significant
interest about using it in the Western Isles, Clyde and the Grampians.”
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I think drones are finally finding their place in the world.
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