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Robotic Spyplanes have Medical uses too

Posted September 16, 2008 9:43 AM

From Coolest Gadgets:

This isn't the first time that we have reported on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), and most of the time, these are used for spying in enemy territory. It appears that UAVs have medicinal uses as electronic flying couriers. Think of them as that big G button on Speed Racer's Mach 5 that fires an electronic homing pigeon. It was used on the cartoon all the time, but only mentioned in the movie.

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09/17/2008 10:33 AM

We've a long history of adapting military technology to civilian purposes. Great use, great example!

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Re: Robotic Spyplanes have Medical uses too

09/20/2008 1:40 AM

Unfortunately some guerilla is not going to understand the Red Cross insignia, will fire a few rounds from his AK47, and down the "pigeon".

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