Innovations in the medical flight industry are exciting, to say the least. The penchant for doing something new is always is never missing. The industry is known to encourage innovations that make medical flights more efficient, safe, and cheap. Treading this exact line is the newest innovation that stems from Australia. Capable of carrying four passengers at one go, this new medical flight can zoom at speeds of 186 miles per hour but that fact is not what makes it so special. This scientific wonder can fly a distance of 155 miles on battery. If you felt that was an impressive distance, digest this: it can go up to 500 miles on a hydrogen power train. Impressive, isn’t it?
The Uniqueness of the Medical Flight
Fitted with a total of eight propellers, the medical flight is capable of vertical takeoff and is considered to be safer than traditional helicopters. Made of carbon fiber for lightweight as well as sturdiness, the innovation is capable of transforming the medical flight industry. The company which makes this aerial vehicle, AMSL Aero, is developing it in conjunction with CareFlight to cater to the industry. Along with its high energy efficiency, it also produces less noise, which means patients will be more comfortable traveling in it.
The Cost is Much Lesser
It is believed that maintaining and running this medical flight will cost as little as a car in the future. Moreover, it can be flown with or without a pilot. Once in the market, the air ambulance will be the answer to healthcare access for rural communities, which are currently facing a shortage of hospitals and depend on medical flights for access to appropriate medical care in the urban areas. Moreover, it has other applications too. It can be deployed to put out the forest fires that are such a problem the world over today.
