Hey tech enthusiasts! The Chinese mainland is soaring into the future with a breakthrough in medical rescue — drones are now powering up emergency healthcare. Cities like Tianjin and Zigong are taking flight with these high-tech helpers!
In Tianjin Municipality, a pioneering drone route was launched in late May, connecting a blood station in the Binhai New Area with a branch of the Tianjin Medical University Cancer Hospital. During a simulated emergency blood supply flight, a drone carrying a 5 kg payload in a temperature-controlled medical box demonstrated its lifesaving potential by cutting down transit time and bypassing traffic jams. 🚀
Meanwhile, in Zigong, these automated, cloud-controlled drones are making a notable impact. Cruising at 72 km per hour with an 18 km range, they have turned journeys that normally take 30-40 minutes into an 11-minute rapid delivery — with over 5,200 flights already on 25 routes connecting 28 sites!
Innovative guidelines have boosted this trend even further. In November 2024, air medical transport was added to the national medical service price catalog, setting standardized pricing and paving the way for insurance coverage. Provinces including Zhejiang, Guangdong, and Fujian are also exploring drone-based transport for test samples, medicine, and emergency supplies, transforming cross-regional medical resource allocation.
From cutting-edge tech to life-saving missions, this drone revolution proves that when innovation meets healthcare, every second counts. Keep an eye on these high-flying developments as more cities join the emergency response revolution! ✈️💉
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
