Passenger rescue drone airborne ‘by 2020’ | BBC News

curated by Alex Kirkpatrick | January 5, 2017

A passenger drone, which completed its first flight over low terrain in November, could be in use by 2020, the Israeli company behind it has said. Developed over 15 years for rescue or military use, the $14m (£11m) Cormorant (formerly AirMule) can carry 500kg (1,100lb) at 185km/h (115mph).

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