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Glasgow Live
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Laura Ferguson

Plans for drones to transport medicines across Scotland take step forward

Plans to deliver the UK's first medical distribution network using drones in connection with Glasgow Airport's operator have taken a step forward.

The project is working to deliver what will be the first national drone network that can transport essential medicines, bloods and other medical supplies throughout Scotland.

Led by AGS Airports in partnership with NHS Scotland, it has secured £10.1 million in funding from the Future Flight Challenge at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

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