Researchers at NUI Galway, Ireland, have completed the world's first BVLOS delivery of prescription medication and blood samples for diabetes care. NUI Galway worked with partners including telecoms giant Vodafone and healthcare company Novo Nordisk to conduct the flight between Connemara Airport and Inis Mór, on the Aran Islands. The University of Limerick's Dr Kevin … [Read more...] about Diabetes Drone: Ireland Team Completes BVLOS Insulin Delivery
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In Honor of INTERGEO This Week: This Awesome Drone Video of Germany
This week INTERGEO is in full swing, which is one of the largest shows of it's kind in the world. In celebration, here is a video of a German castle, Cochem Castle that was destroyed in the 17th century and rebuilt in the 19th. The description states that the video was created by Stefan Beumer. Below is the description from our friends at Airzuz. AIRVŪZ … [Read more...] about In Honor of INTERGEO This Week: This Awesome Drone Video of Germany
French Drone Firm Scores Major Military Contract
French drone company Novadem announced delivery this week of its latest model of micro-drone as the centerpiece of a $2.2 million contract with French armed forces. The Ministère des Armées purchased 55 micro-drones from Novadem’s NX70 model line to provide security surveillance and reconnaissance over 24-hour periods. “For several years, we have put in place all … [Read more...] about French Drone Firm Scores Major Military Contract
Bono Joins the Zipline Board
U2 frontman and philanthropist Bono has joined the board of medical drone delivery specialists Zipline. After becoming a global superstar with U2, Bono has spent the last twenty or so years working in sustainable development. Back in 2016, he co-founded The Rise Fund, a $2 billion VC fund that specializes in startups delivering “complete returns”— social and environmental … [Read more...] about Bono Joins the Zipline Board
Do You Trust Your Roofer? New Partnership Sets the Standard for Drone Based Inspections
Roofing inspections - and related insurance claims - are something most homeowners dread. It's a time-consuming and potentially dangerous experience for the roofers, and one where homeowners are forced to accept the word of a service provider. Drones are a game changer for roofing inspections. Able to perform the same work in a fraction of the time, drone based … [Read more...] about Do You Trust Your Roofer? New Partnership Sets the Standard for Drone Based Inspections
