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Clever Uses for Drones

Telemedicine, NASA, and champagne. Drones are gaining popularity all the time, and with that comes new, clever uses you hadn’t thought of yet - but probably wish you had.

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Humanitarian Relief with UAV Delivery


While unmanned aerial vehicles were initially built for military use, today we’re seeing drones in the skies for a multitude of applications. Within the last year, FAA regulations have opened up UAV testing for the individual and commercial operator. Experimental applications are pushing the boundaries of how aerial technology can reshape our ability to assist and respond in applications like healthcare and humanitarian relief.

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UPS and CyPhy Works Team Up For Delivery with KDE Direct Components


UPS and CyPhy droneKDE Direct is pleased to announce our components were on board a recent delivery test flight by UPS and CyPhy Works. UPS teamed with CyPhy works to deliver emergency medical supplies. UPS hopes to prove these types of deliveries can be performed safely.

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Flirtey Beats Amazon to First Urban Drone Delivery and Lands in the Smithsonian


Back in February, we blogged about the first FAA-sanctioned drone delivery in a rural area completed by startup Flirtey. The drop used KDE Direct motors and the drone will soon be on display at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum alongside some of aviation's most notable artifacts. Flirtey continues to take innovative steps in the realm of drone delivery. On March 10, Flirtey performed the first FAA-sanctioned urban drone delivery.

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Drone Payload Delivery | The Next Frontier in Humanitarian Relief

Flirtey drone payload delivery
Drone payload delivery has been a hot button topic since Amazon CEO, Jeff Bezos, announced the company’s plans for a delivery service in December of 2013. Drone payload delivery has been of interest in the realm of commerce, but it’s possible that humanitarian relief will be the next frontier for drone delivery systems.

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