Drone program for medical supplies to make national debut in Lakewood Ranch

The Archer First Response Systems drone can deliver a defibrillator and a dose of Narcan to 911 callers in Manatee County.
The Archer First Response Systems drone can deliver a defibrillator and a dose of Narcan to 911 callers in Manatee County.
Image courtesy of Tampa General Hospital
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Soon, 911 callers in Manatee County may get a drone responding to their call for help — in addition to an ambulance.

 

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