Why in News?
Andhra Pradesh government, in collaboration with Anna University (Chennai), is developing the world’s first long-range, human-carrying drone ambulance.
Key Highlights:
- Collaboration: Andhra Pradesh Government & Dr. Kalam Advanced UAV Research Centre (CASR), Anna University
- Project: Human-carrying Drone Ambulance
- Significance: First of its kind in the world
- Payload Capacity: 150 kg
- Flight Endurance: Up to 90 minutes
- Objective: Provide rapid medical response in remote and underserved regions
