ISSN 2348-1218 (print) International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations ISSN 2348-1226 (online) Vol. 8, Issue 3, pp: (29-35), Month: July - September 2020, Available at: www.researchpublish.com
A study on the role of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle in healthcare services 1
DHANASREE S, 2VEENA V NAIR 2nd YEAR MCom STUDENTS
RAJAGIRI COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT AND APPLIED SCIENCES, KAKKANAD, ERNAKULAM, INDIA
Abstract: Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) commonly known as drones have seen increased development in the recent decade .The purpose of this secondary analysis is to understand the current and future application of emerging drone technology in public healthcare services and explore the challenges in using the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle. The larger importance of the drones has been exposed by the COVID-19, they are being used for surveillance, broadcasting, and disinfecting the affected area .In rural areas the delay in diagnosing diseases due to lack of laboratory facilities can be overcome by delivering blood sample, anti-venom for snake bite via drones in a short time Apart from being deployed for the healthcare, drones are widely used in defense, agriculture , etc.. The organ transportation can have a new form with the advent of drone technology. However, the Indian drone industry is not fully utilized. There is a need for more incentive and technological changes to cater to the growing demand Keywords: Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, Healthcare, COVID -19, Delivery.
1. INTRODUCTION Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) commonly called drones have undergone enormous growth over the past .In this day and age, we are all surrounded by every kind of technological developments that make our life smooth, effortless and economical. The sort of indigenous growth required to steer the following era of aerospace will result from economic innovation and India has the correct element needed to stimulate this. The pandemic has demonstrated the technological viability of drones in the healthcare sector [11]. The ability of UAV to cut back the value of compliance and price of technology, while also enhancing the worth of the knowledge gathered through these systems has been the key drivers for increased adoption of UAV in India and around the world. The usage of drones predominantly was in warfare by the military until the top of the 20th century. Except for these, drones are used for a myriad of things including film making, commercial surveillance, construction, fishing , mining , agriculture, and medical field. Drone application incorporated with other synergetic technologies like 3D modelling, Artificial intelligence, has opened a world of possibilities for the organisation to leverage the employment of UAV operations[4]. Currently, the transportation of medical goods in times of critical need is prescribed to road transport and manned aircraft, these options often end up in heavy cost and ineffective means during emergencies. Providing aid to people who are in need through the assistance of drones can save the lives of individuals.
2. LITERATURE REVIEW Unmanned Aerial Vehicles(drones)in public healthcare: A SWOT analysis-Karthik Balajee Laksham(2019)“Unmanned aerial vehicles also known as drones is an aircraft without a human pilot on board. The study is on the strengths ,weakness, opportunities and the threats to drones and its usage in public healthcare. These are assessed so that they can be utilised and avoided accordingly”
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