In the article “Drones May Become ‘The Next Big Thing’ In Healthcare Delivery,” Balasubramanian (2022) proposes the idea of using drone technology or UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) in medical industries. UAV is an unmanned aerial vehicle piloted via remote control or onboard computers and previously intended for aerial and military use only. Today, drone technology is widely used in various fields of expertise and exhibits remarkable promise in clinical use. A drone commonly consists of cameras, GPS (Global Positioning System), an onboard computer with AI(Artificial Intelligence) and numerous types of sensors, allowing for better independency and efficient flights (Scott & Scott, 2017). The cameras installed are high-performance, zoom and gimbal Steadicam with tilt capabilities, which helps to produce more accurate, sharper images (Lutkevich, B. & Earls, A. R., 2021). The GPS and onboard computer with AI(Artificial Intelligence) helps the drone to determine its coordinates, improving its navigational accuracy. The sensors equipped on the drone, namely ultrasonic and collision avoidance sensors, help to prevent crashing down and avoid any potential obstacle. In addition, for a healthcare drone, various medical equipment related to first aid measures can be incorporated onto the drone itself, enhancing its life-saving capabilities, such as devices monitoring EKG activity, pulse, blood pressure, temperature, oxygen saturation and ultrasound (Rhythm Technologies, Inc., n.d.; Sotera Wireless, Inc., n.d.; Zhao et al. 2015). Therefore, healthcare industries should implement drone technology into their medical services due to its ability to reach remote areas, transportation of lab samples, specimens and organs that are time-restricted and delivery of portable medical instruments.
References
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