Duc Giang General Hospital in Hanoi, in collaboration with Vietnam Post, launched a pilot program using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to transport biological samples, medicines and medical supplies, on December 25.
This marks the first time in the healthcare sector of Vietnam that a model combining postal services with low-altitude aviation technology has been successfully deployed.
Under the pilot scheme, Vietnam Post operates small UAVs specifically designed for medical transport, meeting all safety and legal requirements for flight approval within a radius of about 10 km. Each route is expected to operate two flights per day.
In case of urgent or unexpected demand from medical facilities, and subject to approval by state authorities, Vietnam Post will increase the number of drones and flight frequency to meet the demand.
The UAVs have a cruising speed of up to 60 kph and an operational range of 15 km. They are equipped with real-time flight monitoring cameras and specialized compartments that meet strict standards for transporting medical specimens, medicines and medical supplies.
In the future, the experimental drone model will be further upgraded, aiming for a flight range of approximately 20km and a payload suitable for medical transport of around 10kg.
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