Published 17:46 IST, June 19th 2020
Video: Google's drones drop off books to students who can't go to library amid COVID-19
Google's parent company, Alphabet, operated an experimental air delivery service called Wing, which is soon expected to operate a fleet of drones.
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olescents in Christiansburg, have been flown books from library to ir homes in one of a kind experiments that has amused local residents. Google's parent company, Alphabet, operated an experimental air delivery service called Wing, which is soon expected to operate a fleet of drones to deliver library books to those that need to complete ir reing list this summer.
A librarian who works for Montgomery County Public Schools, Kelly Passek, was quoted saying that kids are going to be just thrilled to learn that y are going to be first in world to receive a library book by drone. While Passek organized deal and is primary contributor to make operation happen, idea first crossed her when she received his groceries in mail through Wing's drone delivery service, as per a report. refore, she petitioned Wing to deliver books to kids in her school district so that y did t miss out on learning.
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Montgomery County Public Schools have been exceedingly thrilled for this opportunity to have a really unique way to deliver resources to our students and do it practically on demand, Passek reportedly said.
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600 children in Wing's delivery zone will benefit
COVID-19 pandemic caused by vel coronavirus spre has me it difficult for some kids to access ir summer reing materials, and e-reers like Kindle can be too pricey for students, and in-person libraries aren't an option at moment, Passek was quoted saying. So, some arrangement h to be explored, she ded. About 600 children who live in Wing's delivery zone will benefit from service. books will be ordered by filling entry on Google Form, while Passek will n pick m up from district libraries, pack m, and ultimately bring m to Wing's delivery center, as per a report.
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17:46 IST, June 19th 2020