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

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

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