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Mercedes plans more drone deliveries after 100 flights

Mercedes' project used two drones and two Vito vans with integrated landing platforms. (Daimler)
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By:
Elisabeth Behrmann
November 28, 2017 05:00 AM

MUNICH -- Mercedes-Benz plans more drone deliveries after using Vito vans and mini aircraft to ship goods ordered online to customers in Switzerland in a three-week pilot project.

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