Drones could soon be used by the NHS to deliver defibrillators directly to people whose hearts have stopped, potentially reaching patients faster than ambulances and saving more lives.
A study by the University of Warwick, funded by the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR), tested how a drone delivery system might work in rural communities where winding roads often slow ambulances. The team said the results show drones could be “very promising” in real emergencies.
