The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has announced 20 projects set to receive a share of £7.35m funding for aviation projects ‘solving major global challenges’ including coronavirus (COVID-19) and climate change. The projects include the development of drones capable of delivering medical supplies and technology to enable remote inspections of infrastructure and construction sites. The funding is part of a wider £33.5m investment entitled ‘Future Flight Challenge’ with 28 additional projects potentially receiving funding.