A new proposal from the U.K. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) sets out a plan for medical supply delivery through drone operations. These proposals are part of the U.K. Future Flight Programme and seek to expand drone capabilities by permitting operations beyond remote pilots’ visual line of sight (BVLOS). The proposed measures involve drones operating at […]
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Cardinal Health starts Zipline drone deliveries of drugs and medical supplies
Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) today started air delivery of pharmaceutical products and medical supplies via Zipline drone in North Carolina. San Francisco-based Zipline won FAA Part 135 air carrier certification for the long-range flights earlier this month. The company flew its first commercial deliveries on June 22 with an initial 16-nautical-mile flight. The flights starting today […]
FAA certifies Zipline for U.S. medical supply drone delivery
Zipline announced that it received certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for U.S. drone deliveries. San Francisco-based Zipline garnered FAA Part 135 air carrier certification, authorizing it to complete the longest-range on-demand commercial drone deliveries in the U.S. Part 135 certification allows Zipline to significantly expand its U.S. service with partners, including Novant […]