Japan Post mulls drone parcel transportation between post offices

Photo taken Sept. 4, 2017, shows a drone Japan Post Co. is considering using to move packages between post offices, possibly from 2018, amid an increasing shortage of delivery workers. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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