TechEagle delivers lifesaving medicines using hybrid drones in Meghalaya
TechEagle has partnered with Govt of Meghalaya to carry out India’s first hybrid e-VTOL drone delivery
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Meghalaya, November 27: TechEagle, which is a Gurugram-based start-up, building drone logistic services, said that it has partnered with Government of Meghalaya and Smart Village Movement (SVM) to carry out India’s first hybrid e-VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) drone delivery of medicines. This collaboration is aimed at transforming healthcare supply chain for hard-to-reach population.
Meena added, “We have reduced delivery time from 4 hours to 25 minutes. e-VTOL drone technology is going to leave a huge impact to enable better healthcare in the remotest parts of the world.”
Vikram Singh Meena, founder and CEO of TechEagle said, “Aerial routes are the best possible way to access hard-to-reach places in hilly terrains of the Northeast. Today, we are proud of the fact that TechEagle’s made in India Hybrid e-VTOL is solving grassroot problems faced by citizens living in the remote areas.”
TechEagle said it e-VTOL Aquila X2 delivered the lifesaving drugs successfully to a 25km distance in less than 25 minutes. Drones have potential to improve the lives of 18,50,000 citizens of Meghalaya.
Meena added, “We have reduced delivery time from 4 hours to 25 minutes. e-VTOL drone technology is going to leave a huge impact to enable better healthcare in the remotest parts of the world.”
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The company said it drone delivery technology ensures consistent, safe and reliable distribution of life-saving medicines, vaccines, in many parts of the state with reverse logistics of samples for quick diagnosis.
Tulenam Laloo, Project Lead, Healthcare at Smart Village Movement, Berkely Haas, said, that the use of drone-based deliveries in healthcare is a promising means to expand supply chain management and to support last-mile access.
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“Meghalaya and other North-Eastern states would immensely benefit from its application, considering the unique terrain,” said Laloo. “The use case to be studied through TechEagle’s trial at West Khasi Hills District shall be something that we shall look forward to.”