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Our aim is to improve patient care with faster and more frequent transportation and subsequent analysis of blood samples. </p><p>We’ve been thrilled to see so much excitement around these patient-first operations as we’ve completed our final validations and have started delivering blood samples that doctors will use to make clinical decisions for their patients. From introducing our aircraft and way of operating at community events to meeting the NHS professionals who have quickly integrated drone delivery into their daily logistics, we’ve felt the warm welcome in South London.  </p><p>We are now flying up to 10 on-demand transfers per day from Monday through Friday. 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