The US flight required a specially-designed drone which was able to maintain and monitor the organ.
It is hoped that it can pave the way for longer flights and address safety issue with current transport methods.She said of the unusual delivery method:"This whole thing is amazing. Years ago, this was not something that you would think about."
"As a result of the outstanding collaboration among surgeons, engineers, the Federal Aviation Administration , organ procurement specialists, pilots, nurses, and, ultimately, the patient, we were able to make a pioneering breakthrough in transplantation." "There's a tremendous amount of pressure knowing there's a person waiting for that organ, but it's also a special privilege to be a part of this critical mission," said Matthew Scassero, part of the engineering team based at the University of Maryland.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Brit teen drug dealer's week in US jail shocks him into turning his life aroundTHE life of petty criminal and drug dealer Korede Akintunde was set on a dangerous, deadly path – until a short spell inside made the 17-year-old change his ways. He was not jailed for any crimes, …
Read more »
Scientists find ‘alien’ grain of dust that could challenge our understanding of where planets come from'Remarkable' speck could allow us a glimpse at the processes that created life on Earth
Read more »
Boyz N the Hood director John Singleton to be taken off life supportThe family of the Oscar-nominated writer-director has announced that the 51-year-old will be taken off life support after suffering a stroke
Read more »
Boyz N The Hood director to be taken off life support following strokeThe film industry has been paying tribute, with the director described as a 'brave artist and a true inspiration'.
Read more »
Monday's winning National Lottery Set For Life numbersTonight's winning National Lottery numbers for the Set For Life draw will be published here later
Read more »
Why I refused to give police my phone: one rape survivor’s story‘The most private details of my life were going to be revealed to anyone and everyone’
Read more »
Winning Set For Life numbers for Monday April 29 £10,000 a month jackpotTHE National Lottery Set For Life numbers are in and it’s time to find out if you’ve won the top prize of £10,000 every month for 30 years. Could tonight’s jackpot see you start t…
Read more »
A dog's life for Australian sharks as playful pooches interrupt feeding frenzyThe predators were feeding off a shoal of fish they had manoeuvred close to the shore, but the canines had other ideas.
Read more »
Discovery of alien dust from a dead star could show how life started on EarthDiscovery of ‘alien’ dust formed during death of a star could show how life started on Earth
Read more »
UK to deport Iraqi man who brought in baby niece for medical careNajat Ibrahim Ismail has British wife and children and fears his life will be in danger
Read more »
Boyz n The Hood director John Singleton 'on life support' after strokeBoyz n The Hood director John Singleton dies aged 51
Read more »