Drone maker Volansi lands $50 million as investors seek cargo capacity for future Covid-19 vaccine, 2020-09-15
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Drone delivery service provider Volansi Inc. today landed $50 million in venture funding to support its vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) middle-mile drone delivery platform, which could expand its existing ability to carry time-critical parts and urgent medical supplies into new applications of carrying Covid-19 vaccines. Volansi now plans to expand its team, launch new projects, and scale up current initiatives in both emerging markets and in the U.S. The company
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