Connectivity giant AT&T has collaborated with UK pharmaceutical packaging provider Softbox to explore the potential of medical drone deliveries. AT&T's LTE-connected drone has been ferrying Softbox's thermal packaging system, 'Skypod', with medicines from healthcare provider Merck to locations across Puerto Rico. The proof of concept with Softbox aims to show how … [Read more...] about AT&T, Softbox and Merck Test Drone Tech for Puerto Rico Medical Deliveries
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Aquila: Facebook Shuts Down Internet Delivery Drone Project
Facebook has quietly announced that it will no longer be continuing with its Aquila project, a giant drone designed to fly at high altitude and beam down internet connectivity to remote areas. In a blog post written by director of engineering Yael Maguire, the company admitted that growing competition in the space from established aerospace businesses meant that Aquila was … [Read more...] about Aquila: Facebook Shuts Down Internet Delivery Drone Project
AT&T’s All-Weather Drone Takes Off In Time For Hurricane Season
Telecommunications giant AT&T has been using drones to provide connectivity to areas affected by natural disasters. Most recently this occurred late last year in Puerto Rico, where AT&T's Flying COWs (Cell on Wings) were deployed to reconnect residents after the hurricane, providing wireless connectivity to customers in area of up to 40-square miles. A recent release … [Read more...] about AT&T’s All-Weather Drone Takes Off In Time For Hurricane Season
