But that is about to change, partly based on Zipline’s record of safety and success in Rwanda. Blood and medical supply shortages affect rural hospitals in the U.S. just as they do Rwanda ...

This makes it difficult for medical supply delivery in developing countries. Zipline's drone can fly the supplies from hubs to clinics and hospitals. They are already being used in Rwanda.

In addition to sending medical supplies, the World Health Organization said over the weekend that it is deploying a team of ...