1. Define the following as used in the article:
-pioneering
-oversee/oversight
-pilot program

2. The first paragraph of a news article should answer the questions who, what, where and when. (In this article, 1st and 2nd paragraphs). List the who, what, where and when of this news item. (NOTE: The remainder of a news article provides details on the why and/or how.

3. a) What do those involved in the program hope to accomplish through it?
b) What is the goal for UPS, Matternet and the FAA for the three-year pilot program?

4. a) Who is running the pilot program?
b) What two government agencies are overseeing the program?

5. What capability does the M2 quadcopter drone have?

6. How does Dan Gangon of UPS explain the benefits of drone deliveries?

7. What aspects of medical drone deliveries is the NC DOT studying?

8. From paragraph 16: “If the pilot program is successful and the FAA grants more drone freedom, the collaborators plan to use the devices for more tasks. The next planned step is food delivery in Holly Springs, N.C., and then medical deliveries to rural hospitals.”
Do you think there could be a point where there were too many drones in operation across the U.S.? (medical deliveries; food deliveries (Walmart, other grocery stores, restaurants, Amazon deliveries…) Explain your answer.