We'll soon meet in your inbox. Please wait... The government signalled that it is looking to use drones in its battle against the raging Covid-19 pandemic by granting two exemptions to conduct experimental drone deliveries of vaccines. However, actual deliveries to citizens are some time away. “This is an experiment in a defined airspace and not actual delivery (of vaccines) to citizens. Actual vaccine delivery is at least a year away,” said a senior government official. “It may not be prudent to rush this through considering the risks to public safety, national security and privacy.” The official added that Covid-19 vaccine deliveries would become possible only after conducting long-range drone experiments, analysing the test results, introducing draft guidelines, inviting public feedback and introducing legislation.