NHS blood sample analysis now expedited by on-demand drone delivery service
By Courtney Johnk , Global Partnerships and Healthcare
Wing drone deliveries of NHS blood samples are now underway in London between Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospitals.
As we previously shared, we are working with our partners at Apian and Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust to transport blood samples for patients undergoing surgery who are at high risk of complications from bleeding disorders. Our aim is to improve patient care with faster and more frequent transportation and subsequent analysis of blood samples.
We’ve been thrilled to see so much excitement around these patient-first operations as we’ve completed our final validations and have started delivering blood samples that doctors are using to make clinical decisions for their patients. From introducing our aircraft and way of operating at community events to meeting the NHS professionals who have quickly integrated drone delivery into their daily logistics, we’ve felt the warm welcome in South London.
We are now flying up to 10 on-demand transfers per day from Monday through Friday. Each delivery holds several samples in a safe and secured medical canister.
Watch to see how Wing drones move blood samples from Guy’s Hospital to St Thomas’s Hospital in under 3 minutes.
Autel Robotics -- Asia Pacific Sales Director
1wwhat kind of drone are u using now? What is the key specs does it have ?
That is great, in Ecuador, south america we are doing the same. Blod samples, vaccines and medicines are among the things we are moving over the city of Quito everyday! Companies like us are shaping the future of logistics!
Executive Support Analyst
2moDoes Wing have a way to retrieving bird and flight route information such that they can work in conjunction with wildelife and the faa to find the "best" and fasted routes to speed up efficient delivery? Think Biomimicry Wing
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2moThat's awesome! What a wonderful application of drone delivery technology. 🫡
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2moGreat show!