The first drone for normalization blood deliveries take off in China

迅蚁 2021年03月24日

A drone carrying blood and blood products arrives at the Hospital under Zhejiang University of Medicine on March 24th, in Hangzhou.




Traffic used to be a frequent headache for medical workers in Hangzhou, capital of east China's Zhejiang Province. They have been considering ways to improve deliveries for medical emergencies between city buildings, and they have now discovered a "nature path" -- the air.


Since 2019, Antwork Technology has cooperated with Zhejiang blood center and the Hospital of Zhejiang University to carry out a large number of tests, verification and flight tests related to blood distribution, accumulating rich experience in opening up three-dimensional traffic channels for blood transportation. The normal blood distribution flight started today means that the drones blood distribution service has been officially incorporated into the medical emergency system. In the future normalization work, Antwork Technology will provide 7 * 24h all-weather air rapid delivery service for medical institutions in Hangzhou area, providing solid guarantee for the timely delivery of clinical emergency blood. In the future, the service will be gradually extended to other cities.



At the launch on March 24th, under the witness of relevant leaders from all walks of life and many media, the Antwork Technology emergency blood distribution network officially set sail.



Drone medical instant delivery is an integral part of smart hospital, and three-dimensional transportation will redefine the future medical service efficiency. Normal drone blood delivery is one of the typical applications. Compared with ground transportation, it can not only improve the transportation efficiency by 60%, but also operate unattended, stand-by at all times.



The delivery scheduling system of Antwork Technology is fully integrated with the characteristic 5G intelligent medical platform of the Hospital of Zhejiang University, which not only forms a closed-loop business, but also provides scientific and technological support for the transportation of life-saving blood. It is the first time in China and one of the most leading drone medical practices in the world.


Drone blood distribution has undergone a long period of strict testing and verification, and is still in constant technological iteration. The mature drone delivery technology, including accurate temperature control, sterilization and bacteriostasis, transportation anti usurpation, process management, personnel training, has been seamlessly integrated into the medical treatment system.



The environmental control of blood transportation is particularly critical, which has a great impact on blood quality. The drone cargo box is ultra light and high strength, with accurate temperature control. It has been tested and approved by the national blood institution, and its persistent temperature control index meets and far exceeds the requirements of relevant laws and regulations.



Hank Yue, CMO of Antwork Technology, said: "the cooperation among Antwork、the Hospital of Zhejiang University and the provincial blood center is of historic significance, marking the recognition of drone technology by medical clinic and the embodiment of Antwork's hard power. Through the special route of drone emergency blood delivery, we will bring more security for emergency medical care and save patients' lives with time. Drone medical distribution is constantly understood by the medical circle. At the same time, we are replicating this successful model and inclusive medical services to more places. "