Ireland

Medical Drone Delivery Success in Ireland

Professor Derek O’Keeffe, NUI Galway and the world’s first diabetes drone. In September, DroneLife reported on the world’s first BVLOS medical delivery in Ireland. Researchers at NUI Galway partnered with German drone startup Wingcopter to transport prescription medication and blood samples for diabetes patients. This week, the research team released more details about …

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Flights Were Grounded At Dublin Airport After Another Drone …

It’s happened again. Following high-profile disruption after drone sightings at London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Newark Liberty and, most recently, Dubai International airport, another has grounded air traffic. This time it was at Dublin airport in Ireland, where flights were delayed for around half an hour after a pilot spotted a …

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