From the Pages of Orlando Weekly: Medications to be Delivered by Drones in The Villages
• A new service being offered in The Villages could give a whole new meaning to catching a buzz. Drugstore chain CVS and the United Parcel Service will start medication delivery by drone in Florida’s largest retirement community May 4. The Federal Aviation Administration granted permission last year to use drones that can carry up to 5 pounds as far as 12 miles for commercial applications. The service has been in testing phase since October, but it could be invaluable to people in quarantine now. Much is being made of the convenience of this healthcare innovation. Deservedly so. But as with all technological leaps forward, it’s a good idea for users to stop and consider the unintended, or undesirable, consequences. Ingenious …
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