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With unmanned flight systems, the Darmstadt startup Wingcopter improves the lives of people all over the world. In addition to medical supplies and parcels, the team delivers food to places that are difficult to access. 240 km\/h fast. 120 km range. Made in Germany.<\/p>\n

In an interview<\/a>, CEO Tom Pl\u00fcmmer gives insights into the early beginnings of Wingcopter. Learn more about Tom’s journey from Dieburg Media Campus to improved supply chains in Africa and how the start-up has grown to a team of 70 people in just a few years. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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