# BayCare Drones to Cut Medical Delivery Times | Tampa News

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Podcast: [Tampa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tampa-bay-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562045)
Published: 2026-07-04T04:51:16+00:00
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BayCare is set to launch a drone delivery program in Pinellas County later this year, partnering with Zipline to slash delivery times for prescriptions and lab samples—flying over traffic to get critical medical items faster. Designed to complement—not replace—human couriers, the drones will free up nurses and optimize routes, with a target rollout in late 2027. Patients can opt for drone-delivered meds, and Zipline will have zero access to medical records, ensuring privacy while speeding up care. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/199c877fccb05f4e

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