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UPS, Matternet to transport medical samples via drone in first FAA-sanctioned use of a drone for routine revenue flights in US

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The program will utilize Matternet’s M2 quadcopter, which is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, and can carry medical payloads weighing up to about 5 lbs. UPS partnered with GAVI and Zipline in 2016 to deliver blood products to remote locations in Rwanda. over distances of up to 12.5