Tata 1mg has established its presence in Uttarakhand by launching three integrated pharmacy and diagnostics stores and a diagnostic lab in Dehradun. In a unique initiative, the company has also commenced drone service pilot for diagnostic samples and medicines in the city to ensure faster collection and delivery, avoiding delays due to road traffic.

The drones will be used to collect medical samples from various parts of the city and transport them to the Tata 1mg lab for processing. They will also be used to deliver medicines to distant areas.

A single drone will be able to carry a payload of up to 150 samples. All components of the sample transportation supply chain, including drones, will be temperature-controlled, and equipped with technology to continuously monitor temperature during the flight to the lab.

Tata 1mg has partnered with TSAW drones, a leading drone logistics service provider, to transport diagnostic samples throughout the city. The samples will be carried by a drone, which can carry a payload of up to 6 kg and cover an aerial distance of 100 km.