Gurugram-based deep-tech startup TechEagle that offers world-class drone delivery solutions has partnered with the Government of Meghalaya and Smart Village Movement (SVM) to carry out India’s first life-saving drugs delivery via Hybrid e-VTOL Drone.

The collaboration is aimed at improving the emergency and regular medical supply chain for hard-to-reach populations. Govt of Meghalaya, with its concerted efforts and under the Initiative of Smart Village Movement in alliance with Berkeley Haas & TechEagle, shall be conducting a demonstration to pilot the use of drones, to deliver medicines and other time-critical supplies in the state of Meghalaya. The final run of the demo shall take place on November 26, 2021.

District Hospital Nongstoin is going to serve as the take-off site, whereas PHC Maweit, will serve as the landing site for the demo. The locations have been selected after due consideration and by analysing the genuine need on the ground, in hard-to-reach roads, which are in bad condition and tough terrain, to propel the time difference between road and aerial distance. The other objective of the demonstration is to also study the feasibility of the cost of using new-age, smart logistic solutions that can augment the healthcare system in rural areas.

The trials have been approved by multiple key stakeholders like MoCA, AAI, DGCA. The demo in West Khasi Hills District, to be conducted is to comprehend the use of a TechEagle’s made in India Hybrid e-VTOL type of drone, for the first time in India.