Airspace Change Proposal ACP-2023-015: Newcastle and Northumbria Area (UAS)

Apian is a medical logistics company, focusing on the use of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) to deliver faster, smarter and greener healthcare. Founded by a team of NHS doctors and ex-Googlers, we are building products and platforms that connect the healthcare industry with the drone industry to improve patients’ health outcomes and staff well-being.

Apian, in conjunction with the Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust are looking to conduct feasibility flights using UAS between hospitals in Northumbria for the distribution of medical payloads such as chemotherapy drugs, urgent medical supplies and patient samples.

Operations will be conducted between 12 Feb 24 - 12 Aug 24. The UAS will operate between Seaton/Wansbeck/Hexham/Haltwhistle with the operation conducted in a Trial Temporary Danger Area (TDA). Apian has begun the airspace change request (ACP-2023-015) to establish the Trial TDA. A map of the proposed Trial TDA, together with other information, can be found below:

AOPA are a stakeholder in this ACP and would like to include input from users of the affected airspace. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any points to raise in respect of this ACP by 15 September 2023.