Labfly, developed by DiAvEn UG, brings autonomy to medical logistics through a drone-based transport system for lab samples. Their solution reduces delivery times, improves efficiency, and supports critical healthcare infrastructure. With a focus on safety, compliance, and scalability, they are redefining how materials move in urban airspace. From Berlin, they are taking healthcare logistics to new heights.
What inspired the founding of your company – and what personal story is behind your idea?
Growing up in rural Saxony-Anhalt, I watched life-saving lab results arrive too late by road, and when BVLOS drone flights became possible under new EASA regulations, I realized we could fix that gap.
How would you describe your company’s philosophy – what drives your team and what is your long-term vision?
Our philosophy is to use drone technology for good by democratizing fast, reliable medical logistics across both urban and rural Europe, ultimately building a pan-European aerial healthcare network.
What makes your solution particularly innovative from a technical perspective – and where do you see its greatest societal impact?
By combining aerodynamically optimized hardware, proprietary flight-control software, and proven operations, we slash sample delivery times from hours to minutes and unlock rapid diagnostics everywhere.
Why is Berlin the right place for you and what do you appreciate most about the local deep tech ecosystem – also with regard to their field of technology?
As a TU Berlin spin-off based at MotionLab.Berlin, we benefit from world-class engineering talent, close regulator collaboration, and a vibrant deep-tech community that accelerates our R&D and scaling.
Which technological or societal developments do you currently find most exciting – and why?
The recent European approvals for BVLOS drone flights carrying medical specimens over populated areas are revolutionary, turning theoretical use cases into real-world healthcare solutions.