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Motion · S6M-10064 · 1 Aug 2023

Launch of First Permanent Drone Delivery Service

Lodged by Liam McArthur (Scottish Liberal Democrats) Standard Motion 21 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes the launch of the UK’s first permanent drone delivery service in Orkney; congratulates Royal Mail and Skyports Drones Services for the roll out of the service; understands that drone delivery is expected to increase resilience and delivery times for post routes in Graemsay and Hoy; believes that the use of an electric drone can contribute to a reduction of emissions associated with delivery; understands that this launch comes after many years of tests and pilots in island communities around the country, including a prior test in Orkney in 2021; believes that, although the current focus is on mail deliveries, this technology has significant potential for other applications, including the delivery of medicines; pays tribute to the postal workers who help to keep island communities connected, and hopes that this technology brings benefits for them and for island residents.

Supporters (21)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.