Bank of Japan Gov. Kuroda meets PM Kishida

Bank of Japan Gov. Kuroda meets PM Kishida

Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda (C) meets the press following his meeting with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at his office in Tokyo on Sept. 9, 2022, in the wake of the yen's slide to the upper 144 range against the euro, its lowest level in more than seven years.

Yen tumbles to 144 range vs. U.S. dollar

Yen tumbles to 144 range vs. U.S. dollar

A financial data screen in Tokyo shows the yen falling to the 144 range, a level unseen for about 24 years, on Sept. 7, 2022.

Yen tumbles to 144 range vs. U.S. dollar

Yen tumbles to 144 range vs. U.S. dollar

A financial data screen in Tokyo shows the yen falling to the 144 range, a level unseen for about 24 years, on Sept. 7, 2022.

Japanese Finance Minister Suzuki

Japanese Finance Minister Suzuki

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki (C) speaks to reporters at the ministry on Sept. 7, 2022. The yen hit a new 24-year low in the 144 range against the U.S. dollar the same day.

Japanese Finance Minister Suzuki

Japanese Finance Minister Suzuki

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki speaks to reporters at the ministry on Sept. 7, 2022. The yen hit a new 24-year low in the 144 range against the U.S. dollar the same day.

First Drone Based Healthcare-Specific Delivery Network Across The US

First Drone Based Healthcare-Specific Delivery Network Across The US

★ICELAND SUMMER 2017 Handout photo - Air Methods, the nations leading air medical service provider, announced the launch of Spright, a newly formed drone solution designed to help improve healthcare access and minimise supply challenges. Collaborating with Wingcopter, an industry-leading German drone manufacturer, Spright is creating a drone-based, healthcare-specific delivery network across the United States. Wingcopter's 65 x 198 x 152 cm (25.5 x 77.9 x 59.8 in) flagship eight-rotor drone can rise up vertically like a helicopter and then transition to fixed-wing horizontal flight once in the air. It can haul up to 6 kg (13 lb) of cargo, and can accommodate up to three packages (to a total of 5 kg/11 lb in weight) at the same time each lowered by its own winch from hovered flight. Range per charge is 75 km (46.6 miles) when hauling 5 kg, and maximum cruise speed is 144 km/h (89.5 mph).