Dunzo Starting Drone Delivery Of Medicines, Covid-19 Vaccines In Telangana
The drone delivery system would emphasise on an end-to-end ecosystem for drone-based logistic transportation and would build upon the existing logistics network in Telangana to effectively deliver medical supplies to remote districts.
Popular errand/ delivery app Dunzo has just announced that it¡¯s all set to now deliver medicines and vaccines via drones, right to your doorstep, according to a report by TOI.
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It is currently testing drone deliveries under the pilot drone program ¡®Medicine from the Sky¡¯ initiative launched by the Telangana government, along with the World Economic Forum. In April, Telangana Govt received a permit for testing drone delivery for COVID-19 vaccines from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.
Dunzo is currently leading a Med-Air consortium, teaming up with experts from the industry to conduct experimental Beyond Visual Line of Sight drone delivery flights. The idea behind the project is to offer medical deliveries such as vaccines, medicines and other essential items to remote locations instantly.
The drone delivery system would emphasise on an end-to-end ecosystem for drone-based logistic transportation and would build upon the existing logistics network in Telangana to effectively deliver medical supplies to remote districts.
The report also highlights that the pilot drone deliveries would follow the central government¡¯s recent regulation policies for low-altitude airspace for drones and unmanned aerial vehicles.
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Jayesh Ranjan, IAS, principal secretary, ITE&C department, Government of Telangana., said in a statement, ¡°Telangana is one of the most proactive states looking to adopt emerging technologies, and the ¡®Medicine from the Sky¡¯ project using drones is in line with the same principles.¡±
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He added, ¡°This project is one of the first such programs in the country where multiple drones would fly BVLOS to establish their value proposition for the healthcare supply chain. The vision is to ensure healthcare equity for rural areas."
Kabeer Biswas, CEO and founder of Dunzo Digital further stated, ¡°Using technology we can now ensure that no matter where people live, life-saving essentials can and should reach them. We appreciate the Government of Telangana¡¯s recognition of the role technology can play in today¡¯s world to build safer cities."
