UPS and CVS Deliver Prescription Meds by Drone for the First Time
UPS and CVS Deliver Prescription
Meds by Drone for the First Time According to UPS Flight Forward,
this was the first-ever prescription
delivery by drone in the U.S. The delivery occurred on
Nov. 1 from a CVS pharmacy
to a residence and finally to a
retirement community in North Carolina. While the drone's flight
was autonomous, it was
overseen by a remote operator. The drone hovered 20 feet over
the delivery address and then
lowered the package by a cable cord. Drone deliveries have not yet
become pervasive due to FAA regulations. In addition to UPS Flight Forward,
Google launched a drone delivery
service called Wing in October.
Meds by Drone for the First Time According to UPS Flight Forward,
this was the first-ever prescription
delivery by drone in the U.S. The delivery occurred on
Nov. 1 from a CVS pharmacy
to a residence and finally to a
retirement community in North Carolina. While the drone's flight
was autonomous, it was
overseen by a remote operator. The drone hovered 20 feet over
the delivery address and then
lowered the package by a cable cord. Drone deliveries have not yet
become pervasive due to FAA regulations. In addition to UPS Flight Forward,
Google launched a drone delivery
service called Wing in October.