News Analysis
The drone-based drug delivery service could signal a shift in priorities for major logistics companies and startups alike.
This week, UPS and CVS announced a partnership to begin drone-based delivery of prescription medication to The Villages, the largest retirement community in the US based in Florida.
The new service, which will deliver to a community of over 135,000 residents, expands on an existing pilot between UPS and CVS that made deliveries to consumers in Cary, North Carolina.
Below, we take a look at the announcement to understand why the move matters and what it means for the larger logistics space.