Weekly Drone Safe News (22/4/24 - 26/4/24)
Weekly Drone Safe News
The Drone Safe team has been monitoring world news across the drone industry throughout the past week.
See our top picks below!
Drones Flown In Medical Supplies Delivery Trial
Drones were flown above the north coast of Jersey this week as part of a trial.
It could see them deliver vital medical supplies between the Channel Islands, France and the UK.
The Ports of Jersey has partnered with the Agile Integrated Airspace System Programme (ALIAS) with Volant Autonomy, which is running the trials.
Read the full story via BBC News, here.
Kenya’s ‘Blood Desert’: Can Walking Donor Banks And Drones Help More Patients Survive?
The national blood deficit is most pressing in places like Turkana, where malaria, anaemia and violence make heavy demands on transfusion services – and doctors are pinning their hopes on innovation.
Read the full story via The Guardian, here.
Could This Drone Battery Technology Double Flight Times?
Avy, the Amsterdam-based electric aircraft manufacturer, has announced a significant enhancement in its drone capabilities through collaboration with Tulip, a provider of aviation battery technology.
Read the full story via Drone Life, here.
Three Drones Seized By Police During Grand National Festival 2024
Three drones have been seized by police after they were flown in a restricted area during the three-day Randox Grand National Festival 2024.
Read the full story via Merseyside Police, here.
Galway Emergency Service Drones Assist Gardai In Late Night Search Operation
An emergency rescue operation was carried out last night in Galway after reports of a missing man in the Headford area of Galway. Gardai were assisted in the search by Cleggan Coast Guard who used their very own drones to cover more ground to help the search operation.
Read the full story via Galway Beo, here.
