Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to Transport Healthcare Equipment Under Emergency
Drones are in great demand right now because of their many uses that improve many facets of human life. They consistently complete jobs at fair prices and with high quality. This work's main goal is to design and create a drone that delivers healthcare. By offering a dependable substitute, this drone has the potential to completely transform the current transportation system, especially in areas with little infrastructure or where roads are closed because of inclement weather, natural disasters, or heavy traffic. It might be difficult to get modest but essential medical supplies like blood, vaccinations, and medications to remote areas. An autonomous drone has been created to quickly transport medical supplies to the necessary areas in order to address this problem. It can run in both manual and autopilot modes with an Ardupilot, ensuring it gets to its destinations quickly. Blocked roads can make it difficult to move medical supplies by traditional means, which can cause life-threatening delays for patients in need of immediate care. The precision and efficiency of healthcare delivery can be significantly improved with the advent of medical drones. By moving medical kits quickly, these drones can significantly cut down on delivery times. They can readily reach isolated regions and emit no carbon emissions, making them environmentally friendly as well. These drones are vital in saving lives during disasters like floods because they transport vital medical supplies. All things considered, the creation of drones for healthcare delivery is a noteworthy break providing a quick, dependable, and environmentally responsible way to get around the drawbacks of conventional transportation in the field of medical logistics. This innovation guarantees prompt medical aid to individuals in rural and disaster-affected locations in addition to improving the effectiveness of healthcare service.
Authors
- M Ramya
- B. Venkateswara Rao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4281-8831)
- Vimala Kumari J
- Yarajarla Moulika
Institutions
- Siddhartha Medical College (IN)
Publication Details
- Published
- 2024-12-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1109/ocit65031.2024.00133
- Primary Topic
- Disaster Response and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00