In a European first, Belgian hospital delivers human tissue by drone

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Issued on: 24/08/2022 – 17:35Modified: 24/08/2022 – 17:44

In the first trial of its kind in Europe, a drone was used to transport human tissue between two hospitals in Antwerp, Belgium, on Tuesday, in a test flight that it is hoped could pave the way for the faster transfer and testing of samples in cases where time is of the essence.