Vertiplane X3 drone delivers TB medicine

February 20, 2023

AIIMS-Rishikesh tested feasibility of drones supplying medicines to primary health centres or smaller hospitals in cases of emergency.
- The aerial distance of nearly 40 kilometres between the helipad at AIIMS and the hospital was covered in 30 minutes.
Vertiplane X3 is the fastest ‘made-in-India hybrid’ e-VTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) drone with a maximum speed of 120 kmph, distance coverage of 100 km and a payload capacity of 3 kg. It is built by TechEagle, a deeptech firm.
Drone has two propulsion systems and has hybrid capabilities of a helicopter and an aeroplane.
Applications: Delivery of cargo for healthcare, defence, maritime, hyperlocal, and e-commerce.