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COVID-19
The pandemic is making autonomous delivery the new normal
COVID-19 has forced many vulnerable citizens to self-isolate. But contact-free, autonomous deliveries can be a lifeline and help reduce transmission rates.
Drones
Here's how drones are transforming congested cities
With traffic pollution stretching city transport infrastructure to the limit, drone technology could alleviate traffic, supply chain and disaster response complications.
COVID-19
African innovators tackle coronavirus with drones and phones
From an agricultural drone company turning to public sanitation services, to foot-pump handwashing stations, this is how Africa is tackling coronavirus.
Drones
We're about to see the Golden Age of drone delivery – here's why
Drones have helped fight COVID-19, creating more resilient supply chains and socially distanced delivery. Now, policy is catching up to the technology.
COVID-19
Buzzkill: why the hype around drones and COVID-19 is misplaced
Drones have been used in a range of applications during the pandemic - but not always effectively. Here's what we know to-date about their uses and utility.
COVID-19
Drones are helping to fly urgent medical supplies to islands off the UK
A new drone service has been introduced to the Isle of Wight. It can carry 100 kilos of medical equipment to the island from the mainland in just 10 minutes.
Future of Health and Healthcare
How drones could change the future of healthcare delivery
Drone initiatives in India and Africa can be a model for other countries in modernizing the last mile in medical deliveries.
Drones
How drones are helping to battle COVID-19 in Africa – and beyond
Medical delivery drones have been supplying clinics in Africa for several years. Now they’re being deployed in the fight against coronavirus and are being trialed in the US.
COVID-19
This Chilean community is using drones to deliver medicine to the elderly
With COVID-19 forcing many at-risk seniors to stay indoors, the small Chilean beach enclave of Zapallar is using drones to deliver medication and supplies to isolated elderly people.
Drones
Medicines from the sky: how drones can save lives
In a disaster, drones have the potential to enable faster and safer delivery of critical medicines and vaccines, bypassing any infrastructure affected.
Drones
This African drone academy is changing lives
Africa's first drone academy in Malawi is teaching students to create drones that could deliver medical supplies, monitor crops or map disease outbreaks.
Future of Mobility
Flying taxis could transform our cities if we set the right rules
Governments and businesses need to collaborate to make the most of drones and flying vehicles
Technological Transformation
The aerodynamics of mosquito wings are inspiring quieter drones
They have adapted their anatomy and flight physiology to solve the “complex multifactorial problem” of trying to fly and flirt at the same time, Mittal says.
Drones
From firefighting to field analysis, drones are helping us curb climate change
They can help quantify changes in vegetation composition, whether growth is consistent or if natural disturbances like fire or insect attacks are becoming more prevalent.
Aviation, Travel and Tourism
This air taxi uses 5G to ‘see’ around corners
Volocopter is due to launch its electric air taxis commercially in the next two years. The VoloCity has 5G capabilities to allow it to see round corners and even autonomously ask permissi...