The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) and Western Cape Blood Service came together at the North Eastern Radio Flyers in Sandton to showcase how they intend to save more lives using drone technology.

The Tron Unmanned Aerial Vehicle is a highly specialised aircraft that will be used to transport blood from blood banks to hospitals in remote areas. The drone, like a helicopter, is capable of taking off and landing vertically. Once in flight, it switches into a highly efficient aircraft. In an emergency, blood can be delivered to hospitals much faster and more efficiently than ever before.

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