MANATEE COUNTY — On Tuesday, Manatee County announced that Phase Two of the 9-1-1 integrated drone delivery system is expected to launch Monday, September 29, expanding the coverage area to 35 square miles and hours of operation to seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Phase Two marks a significant expansion of the 9-1-1 integrated drone delivery system, which initially served a 3.5-square-mile area of coverage, Monday through Friday, during daylight hours.
“Every minute counts when a life is on the line, and with the use of innovative technologies, we’re working to provide lifesaving care to our residents as quickly as possible,” said George Kruse, chair of the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners…