Medical Delivery Drones Take Flight in Latin America

19Labs’ Gale Force drone can deliver up to 10 kilograms of medications, vaccines, blood samples, and other medical cargo.

Jack Daleo

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 03:27 PM ET

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19Labs’ Gale Force medical delivery drone has begun commercial service in Guyana. [Courtesy: 19Labs]

Key Takeaways:

California-based 19Labs has launched commercial medical drone delivery services in Guyana, Latin America, complementing its existing remote telemedicine network.
Their "Gale Force" drone features SpaceX Starlink connectivity and Nvidia AI, can carry 44 pounds of medical supplies, and offers unique two-way delivery for both supplies and samples, distinguishing it from competitors.
The initiative aims to improve medical access for remote communities, reduce delivery times and costs, and provide city-level healthcare standards to inaccessible locations, with plans for future expansion beyond Guyana.

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A new entrant in the medical drone delivery industry is lifting off in Latin America.

California-based 19Labs, which has partnered with the government of Guyana to deploy remote telemedicine services across the country, on Wednesday announced it has added drones as a “value-added complement” to the network. The company’s Gale Force drone, which incorporates SpaceX Starlink connectivity and Nvidia artificial intelligence, can carry about 44 pounds of medications, vaccines, blood samples, and medical supplies for first response and disaster relief.