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November 13, 2024

Google alumni-founded drone startup Apian launches NHS blood delivery trial as sector hunts for commercial deals

It’s the first time drone deliveries have been approved by the aviation regulator in London


An NHS pilot programme using drones to carry blood samples between two London-based hospitals kicked off on Monday, the first time aerial delivery has been trialled in the UK’s capital. 

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Kai Nicol-Schwarz

Kai Nicol-Schwarz was a senior reporter at Sifted. He covered AI and UK tech.

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