UK Trial Proves Safety of Drone Blood Deliveries

NHS and Apian successfully test drone transport of blood packs, showing no compromise in quality.

Drones carried blood packs over a 68km route in 61 minutes, compared to 68 minutes by road.
The study found no significant differences in the blood's biochemical or haematological properties between drone and road transport.
The trial marks the first UK instance of 'beyond visual line of sight' drone flights for medical purposes.
Researchers plan further trials to explore drone deliveries of other medical supplies, including platelets.
The initiative aims to create a faster, greener logistics network for critical healthcare supplies.