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New RIO Chair Appointment encouraging for Medical Drone Delivery


Lord Willetts brings a wealth of experience in science, technology, and innovation policy, having been a longstanding advocate for cutting-edge technologies that can improve lives. His leadership of RIO—tasked with accelerating the introduction of transformative technologies— signals the government focus on creating clear, supportive regulations that encourage innovation while maintaining safety, in areas such as efficient drone use in healthcare.

Medical drone deliveries demonstrations have already shown their potential to speed up the transport of life-saving medicines, blood supplies, and diagnostic samples, especially in hard-to-reach areas. By streamlining the approval process for technologies like drone medicine deliveries, RIO can help ensure these services reach more NHS trusts and patients faster. This not only enhances emergency response capabilities but could also reduce delivery times, lower costs, and improve healthcare outcomes nationwide.

Lord Willetts’ appointment is a positive step toward making drone-delivered healthcare a reality in the UK’s medical landscape.


Click below to access the government's announcement.

RIO Chair Appointment, March 2025
RIO Chair Appointment, March 2025

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