Drones Delivering Blood Samples Over Bloomsbury | UK News

Great Ormond Street Hospital is testing drone deliveries of blood samples from sick kids to labs, flying five days a week between 8 AM and 5 PM at 110 meters high—aiming to dodge traffic delays. Built by US company Apian, these electric drones zip at 35 mph over Bloomsbury homes, sparking local concerns: noise likened to a moped in your ear, safety risks with hazardous samples aloft, and whether drones are truly faster than walking. While hospital officials tout quieter, greener transport and faster diagnoses, residents feel sidelined—calling it more of a heads-up than consultation. Approved under both US and UK aviation rules, the trial seeks to revolutionize pediatric care, with hospital leaders open to feedback as the tech takes flight. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8c4bf2265bbb73da