Innovative £20 Million Investment in Drones for Medicine Delivery
- The UK Space Agency has allocated £20 million to develop unique applications for drones
- A successful trial on the Isle of Wight involved the delivery of chemotherapy drugs via drones from Portsmouth
In a move to make better use of drones, innovative plans are being developed to use them for delivering medicine to remote areas.
The UK Space Agency (UKSA) has invested £20 million to support the development of unique applications for drones by tech companies.
The goal is to find efficient ways to improve connectivity in rural communities. This includes using satellite technology to quickly transport drugs in areas where traditional travel methods are time-consuming.
The technology has the potential to be crucial in emergency situations and routine medical appointments. Additionally, it can enhance internet connectivity in areas with traditionally poor signal.
Science, Innovation, and Technology Secretary Chloe Smith stated, “From using drones to quickly deliver medicines to hospitals, to improving mobile network access in remote areas, the benefits of aerial connectivity affect various aspects of our lives.”
The UK Space Agency has invested £20 million to help tech firms develop novel uses for drones (File photo: A drone carries a first aid package)
A trial on the Isle of Wight saw drones carry chemotherapy drugs across the Solent from Portsmouth (File photo: A woman prepares a drone at Southampton Hospital)
The success of a recent trial on the Isle of Wight, where chemotherapy drugs were flown in via drones from Portsmouth, demonstrates the potential of this technology. Islanders were able to save up to four hours by avoiding a round trip.
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