Medical drone logistics for hospitals and EMS
Cold storage at the launch site
The Aureum AC-16 droneport carries temperature-controlled storage, redundant monitoring, and backup power for medical payloads. It is designed for same-day setup at hospitals and EMS sites without an existing airport or vertiport.
Why it matters
3.4 to 23.9 mi
A government analysis found that when a rural hospital closes, the median distance to the nearest hospital with inpatient care rises from 3.4 miles to 23.9 miles. U.S. Government Accountability Office
139 to 41 min
Drone blood delivery in rural Rwanda cut median delivery time from an estimated 139 minutes by road to 41 minutes, and reduced blood-product expirations by 67% at the facilities served. Lancet Global Health
Where it goes to work
Blood, vaccines, biologics
Temperature-controlled storage with redundant monitoring and backup power, sized for time-critical medical payloads.
Reach where roads are slow
Plan medical air routes for communities with long ground transport times.
FAQ
What medical payloads can Aureum infrastructure support?
The Aureum AC-16 droneport carries temperature-controlled storage with redundant monitoring and backup power, sized for blood, vaccines, biologics, and time-critical medical payloads. Air payload capacity depends on the drone platform deployed.
Can Aureum infrastructure serve a hospital or EMS agency with no existing airport?
Yes. The Aureum AC-16 droneport is designed for same-day setup with no existing airport or vertiport required. Flight operations remain subject to the aircraft operator’s authority and route requirements.
What does research show about drone delivery for medical logistics?
A Lancet Global Health study found drone blood delivery in rural Rwanda cut median delivery time from an estimated 139 minutes by road to 41 minutes, and reduced blood-product expirations by 67% at the facilities served.