We are proud to announce that darkflite have been awarded a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Phase 1 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract for the groundbreaking project “Prehospital Blood Transfusion Systems Improvement: Expanding Access through Innovative Technologies and Tools.” (Link)
This Phase 1 award aims to leverage cutting-edge drone technology to enhance prehospital care by providing rapid and efficient delivery of blood products and medical tools to crash victims and emergency responders Acadian Ambulance is a key partner in this initiative, contributing valuable expertise and support.
The Phase 1 effort will address technical, regulatory, and operational aspects of the proposed drone-based blood delivery system. This work will lay the foundation for a potential Phase 2 initiative aimed at further developing and implementing the system.