{"id":14259,"date":"2021-08-23T10:32:46","date_gmt":"2021-08-23T09:32:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/?p=14259"},"modified":"2021-08-23T10:32:46","modified_gmt":"2021-08-23T09:32:46","slug":"first-uk-autonomous-drone-delivery-network-receives-stfc-funding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/first-uk-autonomous-drone-delivery-network-receives-stfc-funding\/14259\/","title":{"rendered":"First UK autonomous drone delivery network receives STFC funding"},"content":{"rendered":"
The revolutionary autonomous drone delivery network is the brainchild of Skyfarer \u2013 a company that pioneers unmanned aerial vehicles<\/a> with a vast array of applications, from providing humanitarian aid to Earth surveillance.<\/p>\n The Skyfarer autonomous drone delivery network marks a significant milestone for the STFC, becoming its 100th<\/sup> start-up since 2010. Skyfarer will now partner with the STFC-funded European Space Agency Business Incubation Centre UK (ESA BIC UK), where it will be provided with state-of-the-art technologies and facilities to develop the project.<\/p>\n The primary objective for Skyfarer\u2019s UK autonomous drone delivery network is to distribute crucial, time-sensitive medical supplies expeditiously, such as vaccines, blood, and organs, which will aid in saving lives and supporting the NHS. Additionally, the autonomous drone delivery networks may have further applications in Earth monitoring, such as measuring road congestion, CO2<\/sub> emissions, and disaster response<\/a>.<\/p>\n Once refined, the Skyfarer drone delivery technology could be employed by businesses and organisations around the UK, presenting efficient, safe, cost-effective, and autonomous solutions for logistical operations, with no need for a drone specialist.<\/p>\nApplications of UK drone delivery<\/h3>\n