Certain cities in the United States could soon be seeing something new in the sky: drones with a mission to deliver prescription medicines to patients’ homes.
Zipline, a leading drone manufacturer and operator is teaming up with two healthcare companies—Magellan Health and Intermountain Healthcare—to deliver prescription medications and other medical supplies right to people’s homes using a drone.
According to Zipline, drone deliveries are set to start this year in Charlotte, North Carolina, and there are future plans to serve communities in Salt Lake City upon approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Okeoma Moronu, JD, the head of aviation regulatory and legal affairs at Zipline, told Verywell in an email that Zipline and Walmart are already delivering over-the-counter health and wellness products in North Arkansas.
“We’re working to expand this service,” Moronu said. “We work closely with the FAA on all needed approvals for safe, clean, quiet, and reliable operations.”
The battery-operated drones can make deliveries in about 30 minutes on average, versus the hours or days traditional methods often take. Zipline customers will have the option to get their medications in less than 15 minutes.
Continue reading: https://www.verywellhealth.com/drones-medications-delivery-5219050
Zipline, a leading drone manufacturer and operator is teaming up with two healthcare companies—Magellan Health and Intermountain Healthcare—to deliver prescription medications and other medical supplies right to people’s homes using a drone.
According to Zipline, drone deliveries are set to start this year in Charlotte, North Carolina, and there are future plans to serve communities in Salt Lake City upon approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Okeoma Moronu, JD, the head of aviation regulatory and legal affairs at Zipline, told Verywell in an email that Zipline and Walmart are already delivering over-the-counter health and wellness products in North Arkansas.
“We’re working to expand this service,” Moronu said. “We work closely with the FAA on all needed approvals for safe, clean, quiet, and reliable operations.”
The battery-operated drones can make deliveries in about 30 minutes on average, versus the hours or days traditional methods often take. Zipline customers will have the option to get their medications in less than 15 minutes.
Continue reading: https://www.verywellhealth.com/drones-medications-delivery-5219050
