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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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
How Drones are Restoring Power in Puerto Rico
Restoring power to mountainous areas once a hurricane has hit is a challenge. The terrain tends to add serious complications to any recovery operation, particularly when power lines run from peak to peak. According to Fast Company, Duke Energy has been using drone technology to reconnect remote parts of Ponce, Puerto Rico, in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. The video below … [Read more...] about How Drones are Restoring Power in Puerto Rico
