In a historic step for healthcare logistics, Apollo Hospitals and TECHEAGLE, India’s leading autonomous drone logistics company, have launched India’s first 10-Minute Diagnostic Drone Delivery (D3) service.

The pioneering initiative, unveiled by Dr. Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals, at THIT 2025 (held on 21st - 22nd February at Bharat Mandapam), is set to revolutionize how medical samples are transported, making deliveries faster, safer, and more reliable.

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Solving a Critical Problem: Faster Cancer Diagnostics

One of the biggest challenges in cancer detection is the delay in transporting liquid biopsy samples from collection centers to diagnostic labs. Today, this process takes hours, causing delays in early detection and treatment.

Vikram Singh Meena, Founder & CEO of TechEagle expressed that "Every minute counts in healthcare. While food and e-commerce deliveries happen in minutes, critical medical samples still take hours. That delay can be the difference between life and death. With TECHEAGLE’s AI-powered drones, Apollo Hospitals ensures that liquid biopsy samples—essential for early cancer detection—reach labs in just 10 minutes. The healthcare industry deserves the same speed and efficiency as consumer logistics, and we’re making that a reality.”

Dr. Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals, spoke at THIT 2025 "Drone-based healthcare delivery has been successful in African nations. This is just the beginning—drones can be used for organ transport, emergency medical deliveries, and much more. The future of healthcare is faster, safer, and more efficient.”

How It Works: AI & 5G-Enabled Drone Logistics

‍TECHEAGLE’s autonomous drones operate through a Central Command & Control System, ensuring secure, real-time, and ultra-fast deliveries across urban and remote locations.

Key Features of the 10-Minute Diagnostic Drone Delivery (D3) Service:

1) Autonomous Drones – No human intervention needed, fully AI-driven

2) Real-Time Monitoring – Live tracking ensures security and control

3) 5G-Enabled Data Transmission – Ensures seamless integration with hospital systems

4) 24/7 All-Weather Operations – Deliveries are uninterrupted, rain or shine