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Matternet M2 drone used by UPS Flight Forward in new hospital delivery network – The Matternet M2 drone will be used by UPS Flight Forward (UPSFF) in a new hospital delivery network at Wake Forest Baptist Health in North Carolina. The new service will carry patient-specific time- and temperature-sensitive medicines and PPE for medical professionals treating COVID-19.

Drones and AI may help conserve farmland bird nests – Recently, we have seen how drones can help save deer in Switzerland and even a birds’ nest here in the U.S. Today, we learn that drones and artificial intelligence may also show promise for the conservation of farmland bird nests.

Quaternium HYBRiX drone opens new opportunities for farmers – Drone spraying was first performed in Southeast Asian countries and now is becoming more used in the US and Europe. With +1 hour of flight time carrying 10L of liquid, the Quaternium HYBRiX drone surpasses electric flight endurance making it easier to work in a more efficient way.

Koko Crater Summit closed this morning for drone survey work – The tramway leading up to Koko Crater Summit in Hawaii will be closed off to the public this Tuesday morning as drone survey work is being performed.

Atlas Dynamics’ Atlas Pro drones will assist Norwegian rescue operations – Israeli manufacturer Atlas Dynamics has entered into a contract with Norwegian People’s Aid (NPAID), one of the world’s top arctic rescue units for its Atlas Pro drones.

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