Drones and their use in the COVID-19 pandemic

Everyone has been hearing about the Coronavirus since December when it started in China. Shortly thereafter it had spread across the globe. Now, drones have been a great help in different ways in the fight against the pandemic.

Meanwhile, some are looking for thousands of conspiracy theories, others are in the line of fire, seeking to stop the spread of the disease. So, these little flying machines are great tools to combat these infectious diseases on a large scale..

In the following lines you can read about the various uses that have been given to drones. From delivery of medicines, to checking for people without masks.

Medical Deliveries

Recently, China has been using drones for the delivery of medicines and medical supplies to hard-to-reach areas. But, now with the pandemic has increased its use, to make deliveries to minimize human exposure to the virus.

The drones were first used at the Xinchang People's Hospital and a Dashiju branch in China. Most of the deliveries have been medical specimens, including quarantine specimens. In this way, response times have been improved.

Showing Banners

Another task that drones have been tasked with, is to upload banners with information concerning coronavirus. For example, how to avoid catching the virus.

Taking temperatures with thermal drones

In this case the drones are equipped with thermal cameras to monitor people's temperature. Thus, they can detect people with fever or potential cases without having contact with him.

Disinfectant Spray

Previously, it has been used in agriculture to spread insecticides on plantations. But now, they are spraying an alcohol- and chlorine-based disinfectant. Normally, they are applying this procedure in villages, where access is difficult. In addition, it has been estimated that the drone can do it 50 times faster than traditional methods.

Identify people without masks

Another use is as a identify people who are not wearing masks, as a method of prevention. As if that were not enough, the drone, when it detects the user without its protection, signals the user to return home.

Anyway, other uses of these little flying machines will continue to appear, to collaborate in this pandemic. Let us know what you think could be another useful way to use it?

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