Drones Save Lives: Fast Delivery of Medical Supplies

Drones are already proving their effectiveness in delivering medical supplies.

Drones used for delivering medical supplies proved to be the safest, most efficient and contactless option in emergency situations.

In the recent history of the COVID-19 virus in China and spread across the world. Certainly, the most effective way for delivering medical supplies from the hospital to places within a 5 km radius, was the use of drones in potentially infected areas and proved to be the safest and most efficient option.

The use of drones to deliver essential supplies is not new. Also, select organizations around the world have previously tested these applications, which push the boundaries of technology, regulations and operations, with positive, but limited results.

Although these facts show that it is possible to deliver medicines with drones. However, be aware and respect local policies and procedures before performing these operations.

The delivery of medical supplies with drones will become a global trend in the coming years.

In several countries, drones are already proving their effectiveness in delivering medical supplies: Africa, Asia and America

The disadvantages of drones

The equipment is not cheap, so its massive use requires a large investment.
They require trained personnel to operate it. Likewise, personnel to process the images obtained with them.
They are not useful for long journeys or carrying heavy loads.

Different types and uses of drones

Firefighting.
Predictive maintenance of electrical networks.
Rescue in natural disasters.
Services to isolated villages

The use of drones in the healthcare sector is just the beginning. In the future, drones are expected to be able to perform even more complex tasks, such as telemedicine or the delivery of organs for transplants.

Therefore, we can affirm that drones are proving to be an invaluable tool in the fight to save lives.