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I bet few of us thought that making paper airplanes as children could one day save a life. A new paper drone taps the paper folding skills of its engineers and adds modern technology that could one day aid relief organizations after disasters. Funded by a DARPA grant, the paper drone from Otherlab — a San Francisco-based aerodynamics research firm — uses lightweight materials and smart design to create a disposable transport vehicle capable of carrying medical supplies where they’re needed most. Unlike most drones, this one isn’t designed to make a return trip. Instead, it shaves precious ounces and pounds by removing…

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