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NHS using drones to deliver coronavirus kit between hospitals

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An NHS drone is being used to courier Covid-19 samples, blood tests and personal protective equipment between hospitals in England.

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BBC News

Covid-19: NHS trials drones to carry tests and equipment

The project, being tested in Essex, aims to establish a network of secure air corridors for drones.

4 years ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

NHS using drones to deliver coronavirus kit between hospitals

Trials in Essex using GPS-enabled remote-controlled aircraft to carry blood tests and PPE

4 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

NHS drones to be deployed in battle against coronavirus after space agency backing

<p>‘There has never been a better time to create a faster, more dependable and environmentally friendly method of transporting medical supplies’</p>

4 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Metro News

Drone service that transports test kits and PPE backed by Space Agency

The medical drone delivery service has the backing of the Space Agency (Picture: PA)Covid-19 test kits and personal protective equipment could soon be delivered by medical drones after the idea received backing from the UK Space Agency.Apian, which was founded by NHS staff as part of the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme, aims to establish a network of secure air corridors for electric drones to navigate via satellite-enabled GPS.Using the dr…

4 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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