Drones to support sick children in Rome
The Italian aerospace, defence and security company Leonardo, satellite services provider Telespazio and Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital are testing the use of drones for biomedical material delivery.
Biological samples and biomedical products were recently transported for 32 km with a remotely piloted aircraft with electric propulsion, resulting in minor ecological and acoustic impact, reduced times and costs.
With the "T-Dromes" digital platform, used within this test, Telespazio is able to provide services built on a "drone as a service" business model.
Laurent Sissmann, SVP unmanned systems of Leonardo: "With the skills we are developing, we want to support the country to reach a leading role in drone-based operations and services, in line with the goals of our 'Be Tomorrow 2030' strategic plan'." (ah)