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During the COVID-19 pandemic, drones made medical deliveries of personal protective equipment and COVID-19 tests in the United States [14], Israel, [15] and Ghana. [16] [17] In partnership with the Ghana Ministry of Health, Zipline drones delivered thousands of COVID-19 vaccine vials in Ghana during 2020 and 2021.
In January 2020, the United States Department of the Interior decided to ground around 800 DJI drones over security concerns. [39] In October that same year, the United States Department of Justice banned the use of agency funds to acquire drones and other unmanned aerial systems "from foreign groups deemed threats", including DJI.
National security communications adviser John Kirby reiterated Monday there is no indication the recent drone sightings pose a risk to public safety. Kirby, in an interview with Fox News’s Bret ...
“The new rules make way for the further integration of drones into our airspace by addressing safety and security concerns,” FAA Administrator Steve Dickson said in a news release.
Drones generally can't be shot down or captured, for both legal and safety reasons, according to the DHS: "Shooting down a drone can pose safety risks to people and property on the ground.
Boxes of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine from India are delivered in Brazil (January 2021). Coordination of international air cargo is an essential component of time- and temperature-sensitive distribution of COVID‑19 vaccines, but, as of September 2020, the air freight network is not prepared for multinational deployment.
In a statement shared to X, formerly Twitter on Monday, the Newark, New Jersey branch of the FBI issued the public a warning against taking any concerns about drones or unmanned aircraft into ...
The drone cruises at 101 km/h (63 mph) at an altitude of 80–120 metres (260–390 ft) above ground level, ensuring deliveries are made within 45 minutes. [48] The drone can carry up to 4 pounds (1.8 kg) of cargo and whilst it can fly 300 km (190 mi) on a charge they limit themselves to destinations a maximum of 80 km (50 mi). [50]