Apian announced that it is partnering with Matternet to expand its National Health Service (NHS) drone delivery network in London. In a statement, the company said that Matternet “will be joining Apian’s multi-operator platform, marking its operational debut in the UK.”

This effort, Apian asserted, “builds on the success of Apian’s existing service at Guy’s and St Thomas’ with Wing, which has demonstrated how on-demand drone delivery enables improved clinical productivity, cost savings and CO2 emission reductions.” Apian also stated that the expansion “will add additional routes and a focus on NHS pathology networks.” and that the company is moving forward

Matternet CEO, Andreas Raptopoulos said, “We’re excited to announce our partnership with Apian and to operate in the UK for the first time. As a leader in medical drone delivery, we are well positioned to support the NHS in delivering faster, smarter and more equitable care for patients across the UK.”

Discussing the announcement, Apian Co-Founder and CEO, Alexander Trewby, said, “Our new partner Matternet brings choice and scale, helping us create logistics that work invisibly in the background and freeing up clinical teams to focus on the patients who need it most.”

Source: Apian