Drones are being tested to deliver medical supplies and equipment in the UK. According to the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps the £8 million ($9.9 million) testing initiative is set to begin next week in the UK. In a press conference, he said “I fast-tracked trials to begin next week to carry medical supplies and equipment,”. He also said the trial, beginning next week will courier items from Southampton to St Mary’s Hospital on the Isle of Wight.