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 its Gale Force medical drone delivery service in Guyana, Latin America, complementing its existing remote telemedicine network.
The Gale Force drone integrates SpaceX Starlink for connectivity and Nvidia AI for operations, capable of carrying 44 pounds of medical supplies with unique two-way delivery capabilities.
This service aims to enhance healthcare access in remote and hinterland communities, reduce delivery times and costs, and provide critical support for first response and disaster relief, with plans for further expansion.

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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.