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Lifesaving Drones: The Next Wave of Emergency Medicine
It's a bird!
It's a plane!

No! It's Flirtey's automated external defibrillator (AED) drone!

The Flirtey Eagle is the future of drone delivery.

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Title: Air heart: Flirtey launches first drone defibrillator service in U.S.
Author: Jason Hidalgo
Source: Reno Gazette Journal, part of the USA Today Network

Article URL: https://www.rgj.com/story/money/business/2017/10/10/flirtey-launches-first-drone-defibrillator-service-america/750868001/

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October 10, 2017

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Summary of the Current Innovation:                                                          The First AED Drone Delivery Service in the United States 

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Summary of the Current Innovation:                                                          The First AED Drone Delivery Service in the United States 

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In October 2017, Flirtey, a food and beverage drone delivery company, became the first in the United States to include the delivery of lifesaving medical equipment in their business plan. Through a partnership with an ambulance service located in Nevada, Flirtey can now deliver AEDs to cardiac arrest emergency scenes. The delivery drone, aptly named the Flirtey Eagle, has the ability to save lives by rapidly delivering user-friendly AEDs through GPS navigation technology. When a cardiac arrest occurs, emergency operators now dispatch both the Flirtey Eagle drone and ambulance sevices. The drone delivers the AED so that bystanders can administer lifesaving treatments as quickly as possible before first responders even arrive on the scene. Using a hover and drop down technology, the drone never has to actually land at the site. The drones also utilize video technology to assess patients and communicate with bystanders.

Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7Tn4YKbdKs&feature=youtu.be

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Flirtey Launches First Emergency Drone Delivery Program in U.S.

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Additional Summary of the Current Innovation:                                               Expanding Their Horizons

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Additional Summary of the Current Innovation:                                               Expanding Their Horizons

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Flirtey's CEO, Matthew Sweeny, saw beyond the exclusive delivery of AEDs by drones during medical emergencies. In 2018, the company announced that defibrillator delivery was just the beginning of their use of drone technology. The company aspires to expand their horizons to include the delivery of Narcan for opioid overdoses and EpiPens for allergic reaction emergencies.

Photo URL: https://www.nnbw.com/news/city-of-reno-flirtey-receive-faa-approval-for-drone-delivery/

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                         Matthew Sweeny at TEDxSanFrancisco

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                         Matthew Sweeny at TEDxSanFrancisco

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On October 10, 2017, Matthew Sweeny spoke at the TEDxSanFrancisco Conference and described his passion for saving lives through drone technology.

Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=J-k8NL7jrhA&feature=emb_logo

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How drone delivery will save lives. | Matthew Sweeny | TEDxSanFrancisco

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                                         Pros of the Flirtey Eagle:

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                                         Pros of the Flirtey Eagle:

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Fast delivery time

Quick discovery of patient location through GPS technology

Administration of treatments before the arrival of an actual ambulance

Preservation of brain and heart tissue in cardiac arrest cases

Increased chances of survival and recovery

Delivery time not affected by traffic, wrecks, trains, etc.

Ability to fly in a straight line to reach locations faster

Ability to quickly reach patients in congested cities

Ability to quickly reach patients in rural, isolated, or hard to access areas

Delivery of AEDs for cardiac arrest emergencies

Delivery of Narcan for opioid overdoses

Delivery of EpiPens for allergic reactions

Decreased risk of injury by drone due to Flirtey's hover and drop down technology

Ability to interact with patients and bystanders using drone video technology

User-friendly technology for bystanders administering assistance

Increase in partnerships between local police departments, fire departments, ambulance services, and politicians

New jobs for drone pilots

Quick assessment of patients by emergency operators using drone video technology

Available 24/7

Potential to increase the general public's awareness of AED and CPR use

Bottom line: SAVES LIVES

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                                         Cons of the Flirtey Eagle:

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                                         Cons of the Flirtey Eagle:

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Expensive start-up costs to purchase equipment

Staff training regarding circumstances when drone delivery is appropriate

Requires trained drone pilots

Weather may affect delivery times

Weather may inhibit delivery completely

Requires a bystander willing and able to perform basic life-saving treatments through the use of an AED and CPR

Requires a bystander willing and able to administer life-saving medications

Legal issues surrounding airspace use and no-fly zones

Requires government approval

Management of drone traffic due to increased drone utilization

Equipment, GPS, or battery failure including malfunction of the hover and drop down technology

Costs associated with drone maintenance

Unfamiliarity of bystanders with drone delivery services

Requires education of general public on drone delivery services

Requires education and training of general public on AED and CPR use

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Opinion with Rationale:                                                                                The Flirtey Eagle is a True Example of Excellence in Innovation

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Opinion with Rationale:                                                                                The Flirtey Eagle is a True Example of Excellence in Innovation

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The Flirtey Eagle drone delivery service is a brilliant idea representing the next wave of emergency medicine. Although it takes a financial investment to get a medical drone delivery program operational, drone technology is relatively inexpensive compared to its potential to save lives. In medical emergencies such as cardiac arrests, opioid overdoses, and life-threatening allergic reactions, time is critical to survival and recovery. The Flirtey Eagle drone has the potential to deliver AEDs, Narcan, and EpiPens into the hands of bystanders within minutes. Medical drones can deliver help anytime regardless of traffic, trains, or wrecks.
Just imagine how quickly an AED could be delivered by drone technology on a busy New York City afternoon. An ambulance might be stuck in rush hour traffic on 5th Avenue while the AED pads are already being attached to a patient on the scene thanks to Flirtey's current innovation. This technology, a true example of excellence in innovation, can save lives in both rural and urban environments where minutes truly matter!

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Using Strengths:                                                                                     Building an Evaluation Team

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Using Strengths:                                                                                     Building an Evaluation Team

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Team Leader:

Name: Jodie Ford

Top Strengths: Learner, discipline, focus, achiever, and responsibility

Evaluation Team:

1. Name: Carter

Top Strength: Communication

Rationale: Carter was selected because he excels in the art of communication. As an energetic and magnetic influencer, Carter will help convey the benefits and capabilities of the Flirtey Eagle to the facility members interested in adopting this innovation. Carter will ensure the delivery of a fun, interactive presentation and that the evaluation team keeps open lines of communication.

2. Name: Daisy

Top Strength: Developer

Rationale: Daisy was selected because she is a true relationship builder. She recognizes strengths in others and will help the team work as a cohesive unit. Teaching comes naturally to Daisy, and she will teach the team and the facility members about the Flirtey Eagle and the possibilities of drone delivery systems.

3. Name: Faith

Top Strength: Futuristic

Rationale: Faith was selected because she has qualities of a futuristic thinker. She sees what is possible and helps others see the same so that her ideas can come to fruition. She is a visionary who will clearly understand the value of the Flirtey Eagle to communities around the country. Faith may even come up with additional ideas for the use of this technology.

4. Name: Izzie

Top Strength: Input

Rationale: Izzie was selected because she is a strategic thinker who excels in data mining and the collection of knowledge. To effectively evaluate the Flirtey Eagle medical drone, data will need to be collected and analyzed, and Izzie is more than qualified for the job. Izzie will search the literature regarding medical drones, investigate its need in the United States, and create a database of information about the product.

5. Name: Matthew

Top Strength: Maximizer

Rationale: Matthew was selected because he is an influencer in terms of teamwork and cooperation. He does not settle for mediocrity! Matthew wants to build an excellent team that will effectively and efficiently evaluate the Flirtey Eagle. If things do not go as planned, Matthew will inspire the team to step back and try again.

This evaluation team consists of a diverse group of individuals who each have unique and valuable qualities to offer. The leader selected these individuals based on their innate strengths and natural abilities. The team leader worked hard to build a unified, positive, and hardworking team to evaluate the Flirtey Eagle.