Important Innovations Collection

World 1st From German Drone Manufacturer Phoenix Wings Project XCelerate in the UK A network of drones, created by German drone manufacturer Phoenix Wings, will be launched in the UK to deliver blood and vital medical supplies starting in 2022.  The purpose of the solely dedicated, medical supply logistics system is to accelerate by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) the delivery of lifesaving medicines, including COVID vaccines.  The system is a first of its kind in the UK and globally.  The goal is to establish it as national infrastructure - green and zero emissions - to transport medical supplies like blood via drones.  It's being called Project XCelerate. Cutting Edge Technology The Phoenix Wings drones are capable of long distance travel and of reaching remote locations.  They are controlled by mobile devices and operate over the UK's 4G and 5G networks.  Project XCelerate is being led by a consortium of companies and organizations, including Phoenix Win...

UK Testing Drones to Deliver Medical Supplies UK's NHS Test Medical Supply Drone Testing Fast Tracked for This Week The use of new technologies in the coronavirus health crisis is proving to be increasingly important. The United Kingdom is starting test trials this week on using drones to deliver much needed medical supplies during the pandemic. The drone delivery service project is being spearheaded by the UK's Transport Ministry. They're fast tracking the effort.  The first deliveries are going to a hospital on the Isle of Wight.  The Ministry also hopes to use drones to deliver other vital supplies. British Robots Delivering Groceries Meanwhile, a fleet of robots on wheels are delivering groceries and other vital shopping items during the UK's coronavirus lockdown.  For example, the UK  robot company Starship is providing  free robot deliveries of groceries to all NHS health workers in the town  of Milton Keynes an...