Drone delivered AED in life-saving cardiac arrest response in Sweden
Everdrone's drone system delivered an automated external defibrillator (AED) during a cardiac arrest response in Borås, Sweden, on July 19, 2026. The device arrived before an ambulance, aiding in the patient's resuscitation.
An automated external defibrillator (AED) delivered by Everdrone's drone system was utilized in response to a confirmed out-of-hospital cardiac arrest incident in Borås, Sweden, on July 19, 2026. The patient was a man in his 60s.
The drone was dispatched as part of the Västra Götaland Region's (VGR) standard emergency response protocol. It successfully delivered the AED to the scene prior to the arrival of ambulance services.
Reports indicate the man regained a pulse at the scene and subsequently received hospital treatment. This event highlights the role of rapid deployment of medical equipment in critical situations, where time is a key factor for patient survival.
Everdrone's technology aims to improve emergency medical response times by providing immediate access to life-saving devices through drone delivery.