TechEagle, AIIMS Rishikesh collaborate for successful drone delivery of TB Medicine

Written by Arushi Sharma

TechEagle, a leader in on-demand drone delivery, achieves a groundbreaking milestone with AIIMS Rishikesh, successfully transporting essential Tuberculosis medicine over challenging hilly terrains.

TechEagle, AIIMS Rishikesh collaborate for successful drone delivery of TB Medicine
TechEagle achieves a milestone in on-demand drone delivery, completing one of the longest flights with AIIMS Rishikesh for TB medicine transport.

TechEagle, a leading innovator in on-demand drone delivery, has achieved a remarkable milestone by completing one of the longest drone delivery flights in collaboration with AIIMS Rishikesh.

This groundbreaking mission focused on transporting essential Tuberculosis (TB) medicine, demonstrating the immense potential of drone technology in revolutionizing healthcare logistics.

The success of this mission, particularly in challenging hilly terrains, was made possible through the collaboration with the "Drone Didi" initiative under the Prime Minister's scheme.

This initiative empowers women Self Help Groups (SHGs) by providing comprehensive training, enabling them to proficiently operate and monitor drones, thereby contributing to the empowerment of local communities.

During the flight from AIIMS Rishikesh to remote regions such as Chamba CHC and Hindolakhal PHC, the drone adeptly navigated through complex terrains and elevations, achieving an impressive altitude gain of over 2.5 kilometers in a single 47 km journey.

To highlight the efficiency of this feat, the same distance would take more than 4 hours by road. Utilizing TechEagle's Vertiplane X3, the drone successfully delivered the payload, including crucial TB medicines, in just 34 minutes—a remarkable 8X improvement in speed compared to traditional road transport.

Vikram Singh Meena, Founder and CEO of TechEagle, emphasized the alignment of this achievement with the visionary goals of the Prime Minister, showcasing their commitment to scaling drone operations in Uttarakhand. Overcoming challenging terrains, Meena highlighted their position as pioneers in innovative drone solutions and stressed the transformative potential of drones in healthcare supply chains, enhancing accessibility in remote areas.

Professor Meenu Singh, Director of AIIMS Institute, lauded the successful completion of the trial and revealed plans to establish the groundbreaking "Drone Didi" initiative under women empowerment. This initiative aims to facilitate the regular provision of healthcare services through drone-based health services, delivering diagnostic kits, medicines, blood samples, and more to CHC level hospitals. This marks a significant stride towards enhancing healthcare accessibility in challenging terrains, aligning with the visionary approach of Prime Minister Modi.

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