In 2024, Aerium, in concert with several partner organizations, unveiled the Autonomous Aviation Research Consortium for Healthcare Innovation Education and Empowerment (AARCHIEE) Project, a groundbreaking initiative designed to revolutionize healthcare logistics through the use of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology. Backed by a $2 million grant, this innovative project focuses on utilizing drones to streamline the delivery of medical supplies, including life-saving medicines, vaccines, and diagnostic materials, particularly to rural and underserved areas. Aerium, a leader in drone technology and education, aims to address logistical challenges in healthcare delivery by leveraging UAVs to reduce delivery times, costs, and reliance on traditional transportation methods.

The AARCHIEE Project is expected to enhance access to healthcare in remote regions, improving patient outcomes and increasing efficiency in the healthcare supply chain. Aerium will collaborate with healthcare providers, governmental agencies, and private sector companies to support the widespread adoption of UAV technology in healthcare logistics. By combining cutting-edge drone technology with healthcare needs, Aerium is positioning itself at the forefront of innovation in healthcare delivery, transforming how critical medical supplies are transported and advancing UAV applications across multiple industries.

This project aligns with broader legislative efforts to expand drone usage, such as the advancement of State Senator Wayne Langerholc’s bill (SB 1338), which aims to create an interstate compact for drone regulation. This bill, designed to foster collaboration among states for seamless UAV operations across borders, highlights the growing importance of drones in sectors like healthcare, agriculture, and public safety.