A new simulation in Dublin highlights how medical drone delivery could reshape inter-hospital transport of critical supplies in Ireland. Rotunda Hospital led the clinical design, while Manna Air Delivery supplied software and drones built in Ireland for the trial flight scenario. The partners simulated a drone route from Rotunda Hospital to Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown. … [Read more...] about Dublin Hospitals Test High-Speed Drone Delivery With Manna
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Airbound Secures $8.65M in Seed Funding and Medical Delivery Contract with Narayana Health
A Bengaluru-based startup aims to make drone delivery costs negligible Airbound, an autonomous delivery logistics company based in Bengaluru, India, has announced $8.65 million in seed funding and a pilot partnership with Narayana Health, one of India’s largest hospital networks. The round was led by Lachy Groom, co-founder of Physical Intelligence, with participation from … [Read more...] about Airbound Secures $8.65M in Seed Funding and Medical Delivery Contract with Narayana Health
Eswatini Launches First Medical Drone Network in Partnership with Swoop Aero and Red Lightning
Transformative Technology Aims to Improve Healthcare Access in Underserved Communities The Luke Commission (TLC), a nonprofit organization providing free healthcare in the Kingdom of Eswatini, has launched the nation's first long-range medical drone network. This initiative, in collaboration with Australian-based drone company Swoop Aero and disaster response organization Red … [Read more...] about Eswatini Launches First Medical Drone Network in Partnership with Swoop Aero and Red Lightning
WellSpan Health Adopts Drone Delivery for Prescriptions: “Lower Cost, Faster, and More Sustainable”
WellSpan Health to Revolutionize Pharmacy Delivery with Zipline’s Drone Technology WellSpan Health, a leading health system in Pennsylvania, is set to revolutionize the patient experience by partnering with Zipline, the world’s largest autonomous delivery service. This partnership will bring innovative medical drone delivery to Pennsylvania, making the process of getting … [Read more...] about WellSpan Health Adopts Drone Delivery for Prescriptions: “Lower Cost, Faster, and More Sustainable”
DroneUp Gains FAA Approval for BVLOS Medical Deliveries, Expanding Last-Mile Logistics Capabilities
Virginia-based Drone Delivery and Drone Services Firm Enhances Healthcare Logistics with Latest FAA Approval by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Virginia-based drone services provider DroneUp recently announced that they had received approval from the FAA to conduct BVLOS drone deliveries. This approval will allow DroneUp to commence operations at Riverside Health … [Read more...] about DroneUp Gains FAA Approval for BVLOS Medical Deliveries, Expanding Last-Mile Logistics Capabilities
