Demonstration of autonomous fixed‐wing drone delivery of prescribed medications in remote islands in Japan
Prescribed medication delivery using drones was technically feasible. This project will contribute to separating the prescribing and dispensing functions, promote pharmacist participation in rural areas, and expand patient treatment options. Methods for checking and monitoring the delivery spot, ensuring successful delivery, and covering the cost of drone delivery need further exploration.
Authors
- Yoshimasa Aso (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0610-1999)
- Fumiaki Nonaka
- MASASHI SUGAHARA
- Hironobu Tsuchiya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9307-6631)
- Jun Miyata (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7943-4930)
- Takahiro Maeda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4479-7835)
Institutions
- Hidaka Hospital (JP)
- Nagasaki University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of General and Family Medicine
- Published
- 2025-01-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/jgf2.768
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Travel-related health issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.88
Funders
- Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry