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Does anyone have any resources to suggest for someone looking to explore developing a drone delivery program of medical specimens to a community hospital laboratory in the US? A few places have done it but appear to have outsourced to UPS. We’re trying to develop using a more homegrown approach with a very limited scope, mostly just to start to understand the landscape for future application once it becomes more commonplace and have approached a few consulting firms to help develop the program but the costs are prohibitive. We understand the regulations involved and the waivers that would be required plus the restrictions of our airspace, currently have one part 107 certified pilot and one former commercial airline pilot involved in helping to structure this program but it appears that obtaining part 135 is a really big deal as are the BVLOS and operations over people waivers that require expertise beyond our capabilities to explore. I understand there are reasons this use case is not widespread and the consulting expertise is so expensive but we’re looking to get our feet wet without spending 6 figures and would appreciate any guidance toward resources we haven’t considered. Thanks! |
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