In Indonesia, drone deliveries provide lifeline for isolating Covid patients


A volunteer with the Makassar Recover Medic Drone flies an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to deliver medical supplies for coronavirus disease (Covid-19) patients in Makassar, South Sulawesi province, Indonesia. — Reuters

MAKASSAR, Indonesia: A group of drone enthusiasts in Indonesia are using their aerial skills to help during the pandemic by providing a contactless medicine and food delivery service to Covid-19 patients isolating at home.

Armed with five drones, the seven-member team have been working around the clock in Makassar, the capital of the South Sulawesi province, since early July to provide deliveries.

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