MassDOT Announces Results of Testing Drones for Medical Delivery
- Hong Kong is set to launch a pilot scheme for drones next month, focusing on developing a low-altitude economy, as stated by Chief Executive John Lee.
- The government approved 38 out of 72 drone applications for various uses, including food and medicine delivery, according to an announcement by Mable Chan.
- Testing of drones will begin in April, with some operators planning to monitor wildfires and support rescue missions, as mentioned during the launch ceremony.
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Hong Kong to see drone services in the air as early as next month, transport chief says
Hong Kong will see drones in the air as early as next month in a pilot scheme for developing a “low-altitude economy,” the city’s transport chief has said.Chief Executive John Lee and Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan attend a launch ceremony of a pilot drone scheme at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) on March 3, 2025. Photo: GovHK.The government announced on Thursday that it had approved 38 out of 72 app…
MassDOT eyes a new frontier for drones: medical deliveries
MassDOT says drones could be a faster, cheaper alternative to ground deliveries. State officials have had preliminary talks with health care organizations about using them, following a series of successful test flights last fall..
MassDOT Announces Results of Testing Drones for Medical Delivery
BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Aeronautics Division announced reported on Monday, March 17, that three companies successfully conducted tests using uncrewed aircraft systems (drones) for small package delivery in 2024. The tests, which took place in August and October 2024, carried simulated payloads of under 10 pounds for at least one mile. The drone flights sought to assess using drones in the future for home…

Massachusetts Department of Transportation Selects Draganfly for Drone Medical Delivery Demonstration and Reports Its Successful Completion
Boston, MA., March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO) (FSE: 3U8A) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), an award-winning, industry-leading drone solutions and systems developer, is excited to announce it was selected by Massachusetts Department of Transportation…
Massachusetts Explores the Future of Healthcare Logistics with Drone Delivery Trials
MassDOT tests could pave way for drone medical delivery in state By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) recently completed a series of tests to demonstrate the ability of drones to safely deliver medical supplies in areas across the Commonwealth. The tests, which took place between August and October of […] The post Massachusetts Explores the Future of Healthcare Logistics with Drone Deli…
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