Freefly Systems ’ Alta X drones to deliver AEDs , Narcan nasal sprays for opioid overdoses , and tourniquets for severe injuries in suburban , rural , and some urban areas .
When a 911 call comes in , operators can direct a drone to the caller ’ s address or geographic coordinates . Once the drone arrives , it lowers the equipment or supplies to the site and returns to the dispatcher . Folkes says Archer ’ s system is about three minutes faster than traditional firstresponder efforts , including ambulances .
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