Start-up Apian was the brainchild of two trainee doctors who wanted to rapidly deliver COVID-19 samples and PPE

Apian tested drones to deliver COVID-19 samples, test kits and PPE to Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford, Essex

Efforts are under way to introduce UAVs for medical deliveries in the UK

Drones have flown live COVID-19 samples from Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford to laboratories in support of NHS Test and Trace

Start-up Apian is involved in several projects researching drone use by the NHS

Work is under way to provide secure air corridors that will enable drone delivery across the NHS