News / Irish authorities approve first Pony Express drone delivery – a mercy mission

31/01/2017

Same-day delivery firm Pony Express Couriers has conducted Ireland’s first approved drone delivery in Dun Laoghaire: medical supplies to a 24ft rib 200 metres offshore.

The DJI Inspire 1 transported supplies weighing 250g,including an emergency thermal blanket, an Epi-pen, bandages, plasters, thermometer, first aid leaflet, gloves, ...

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