India-based TechEagle, achieved a groundbreaking milestone this week in collaboration with AIIMS Rishikesh, by completing one of the longest Indian drone delivery flights, reports a press release. This historic mission successfully transported essential Tuberculosis (TB) medicines.
The successful mission, over challenging hilly terrains, was made possible with the support of the Drone Didi initiative under the country’s Prime Minister scheme. This initiative provides comprehensive training to women Self Help Groups (SHGs), enabling them to proficiently operate and monitor drones, thereby contributing to the empowerment of local communities.
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During the flight from AIIMS Rishikesh to secluded regions like Chamba CHC and Hindolakhal PHC, the drone navigated through complex terrains and elevations, while achieving an impressive altitude gain over a 2.5 kilometres span, during a single 47 km journey. A similar distance would take more than 4 hours by road. TechEagle’s Vertiplane X3 delivered the payload, including crucial TB medicines in just 34 minutes, marking an incredible eight times improvement of speed compared to traditional road transport.
Vikram Singh Meena, TechEagle’s Founder and CEO, commented, “The achievement aligns with the visionary goals of our Prime Minister, showcasing a commitment to scaling drone operations in Uttarakhand. Overcoming challenging terrains, underscores our position as pioneers in innovative drone delivery solutions.”
Professor Meenu Singh, Director of AIIMS Institute, remarked, “This innovation will enable the regular provision of healthcare services through drone-based health services. The initiative will facilitate the delivery of diagnostic kits, medicines, blood samples and more to CHC level hospitals, marking a significant stride towards enhancing healthcare accessibility in challenging terrains.”
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