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How can drones help the medical industry?

Recent test shows drones can be effective in delivering supplies

Courtesy photo. (Detroit Region Aerotropolis)

In the future, drones could more than just be neat items to see in the air and a way to provide terrific aerial views of an area.

They could also be essential to the delivery of medical supplies, given the result of a recent demonstration conducted by Detroit Region Aerotropolis.

On June 13, a test was conducted at Taylor Beaumont Hospital where a drone carrying box of medical supplies was flown over the area.

The drone started at a hospital helipad, flew over open grounds for a mile and then returned to the medical box to the helipad.

The test showed that drones could be an option going forward for residences and businesses to receive supplies.

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