Medical Drone Service to Enhance Healthcare Access in Netherlands

Haye Kesteloo
February 14, 2024
Delivery by Drone, Drone Technology, Drones, Netherlands

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Improving Healthcare Access with Medical Drone Service

RigiTech, a Swiss drone delivery company, has collaborated with Medical Drone Service to enhance healthcare access in the Netherlands. The partnership, which includes ANWB Medical Air Assistance and PostNL Health, focuses on improving patient care by expediting delivery of crucial medical supplies through the use of the innovative Eiger drone model.

The Eiger drone offers:

Payload capacity of 3 kg in a dedicated medical bag compartment
Ability to transport up to 180 blood tubes, a minimum of 3 blood bags, or various medications
Flight range of approximately 100 km, enabling rapid and efficient delivery

With comprehensive training from RigiTech, Medical Drone Service personnel are equipped to navigate the Eiger platform’s hardware and software intricacies. The manufacturer’s program also provides insights into scaling medical drone operations and seamless integration with existing healthcare infrastructure.

Notable features of the Eiger drone include:

Yellow wings, evoking trauma helicopter imagery
An onboard parachute system, allowing flights over densely populated areas and expanding operational capabilities

In the coming months, Medical Drone Service will conduct testing procedures before launching its maiden route, marking a significant step toward enhancing healthcare accessibility and responsiveness through drone technology.

Photos courtesy of Medical Drone Service.

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Haye Kesteloo

Haye Kesteloo is a leading drone industry expert and Editor in Chief of DroneXL.co and EVXL.co, where he covers drone technology, industry developments, and electric mobility trends. With over nine years of specialized coverage in unmanned aerial systems, his insights have been featured in The New York Times, The Financial Times, and cited by The Brookings Institute, Foreign Policy, Politico and others.

Before founding DroneXL.co, Kesteloo built his expertise at DroneDJ. He currently co-hosts the PiXL Drone Show on YouTube and podcast platforms, sharing industry insights with a global audience. His reporting has influenced policy discussions and been referenced in federal documents, establishing him as an authoritative voice in drone technology and regulation. He can be reached at haye @ dronexl.co or @hayekesteloo.