UK’s Royal Mail launches its first permanent postal drone delivery service

The UK launches its first permanent postal drone delivery service on the Orkney islands off the coast of Scotland.

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00:00 Orkney gives wings to its postal service.

00:03 These Scottish islands have unveiled the prototype of the UK's first permanent drone postal service.

00:09 The goal is the same as always, to get letters and packages to the recipients.

00:14 But drones shorten distances considerably in remote areas, such as the islands of Gramsey and Hoy.

00:20 The initial phase is scheduled to last three months.

00:23 This pioneering step reflects the growing trend of leveraging drone technology for faster and greener deliveries.

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