An open-ocean drone test flight driven by the goal of improving timely delivery medical services was completed between two islands in under two hours. The hydro-powered drone flight was the first for the U.S. unmanned aerial systems industry, and was the climax of a collaborative effort that began two years ago in the wake of Hurricane Maria. The USVI Department of Health was challenged to find better ways to move medical samples and supplies between islands, particularly when infrastructure was down and traditional methods like seaplanes and boats were too slow or inaccessible.
The Doosan hydrogen fuel cell-powered DS30 drone carried 40 simulation vials and health supplies for 43 miles, from a testing facility on St. Croix to a hospital on St. Thomas.
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