Archive · 25 Dec 2025
AP to Use Drones for Medical Deliveries in Tribal Areas
The Andhra Pradesh government is starting a new project to use drones to deliver medicines, vaccines, and blood to hospitals in far-away tribal areas.
They have partnered with a company called Red Wing to operate these drones.
The main hub will be in a place called Paderu.
The drones can carry up to 2 kilograms and will keep the medicines safe.
They will also bring back samples from the hospitals to labs for testing.
This will help people in these areas get medical help faster, especially during emergencies.
The service will start for free for about six to seven months to test how well it works.
Andhra Pradesh government partners with Red Wing to use drones for medical deliveries in tribal areas.
Paderu in Alluri Sitharama Raju district will serve as the central hub for drone operations.
Drones will deliver medicines, vaccines, and blood units to health centers within a 60-80 km radius.
Each drone can carry up to 2 kilograms and is equipped with cold-chain facilities for safe transport.
The service will be free for the first six to seven months as part of a proof-of-concept phase.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh government and Red Wing
- What
- Deployment of drones for medical deliveries
- When
- Expected to start by the end of next month
- Where
- Paderu, Alluri Sitharama Raju district, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To strengthen emergency healthcare delivery in remote tribal areas
- Location
- Paderu, Alluri Sitharama Raju district, Andhra Pradesh
- Service Provider
- Red Wing
- Payload Capacity
- 2 kilograms
- Coverage Area
- 60-80 km radius
- Expected Start Date
- End of next month
- Initial Duration
- 6-7 months (free of charge)
