Shanghai has successfully completed China's first low-altitude drone delivery of emergency medical equipment, marking a significant advancement in healthcare logistics.

The inaugural flight, conducted on June 26 at the Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center's Pudong site, demonstrated the potential of drone technology to revolutionize emergency medical services.

The test utilized an ARK 40 octocopter drone, equipped with an emergency landing system and advanced navigation technology.

Featuring visual, millimeter-wave radar, and real-time kinematic (RTK) modules, the drone is safe, stable, precise, and efficient.

The drone completed the delivery from the warehouse takeoff platform to the hospital in just 10 minutes, cutting traditional ground transport time by nearly 50 percent.

The delivery process involves a streamlined workflow: Upon receiving an order, the operation team selects the required medical supplies. The drone then autonomously transports the items along a pre-determined route to the hospital, where medical staff verify the shipment against the manifest and ensure proper storage.

Developed in collaboration with SteriGuard Medical Management Group, the program aims to improve the speed and efficiency of medical supply delivery, addressing a critical need in emergency situations.

Sources: Pudong Times, Jiefang Daily