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Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to Deliver Medical and Emergency Supplies to Remote Areas

Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to Deliver Medical and Emergency Supplies to Remote Areas
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Author(s): Isaac Levi Henderson (Massey University, New Zealand), Savern L. Reweti (Massey University, New Zealand)and Robyn Kamira (Incredible Skies Ltd, New Zealand)
Copyright: 2021
Pages: 25
Source title: Research Anthology on Reliability and Safety in Aviation Systems, Spacecraft, and Air Transport
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-5357-2.ch058

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Abstract

This chapter examines the role of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the delivery of medical and emergency supplies to remote areas. It outlines a number of potential considerations for operators wishing to use UAVs to deliver medical and emergency supplies to remote areas. These considerations address a number of practicalities in terms of the organisation that is wishing to conduct such operations, the operations themselves, and the technology that is used for such operations. These considerations primarily stem from the nature of the international regulatory framework for unmanned aircraft operations and the peculiarities of using a UAV to deliver medical and emergency supplies. The chapter will outline some of the practicalities that have been worked through or are being worked through during a project to deliver medical and emergency supplies in Northland, New Zealand. This will provide readers with examples of some of the real-world considerations that operators face as well as outline the positive community impact that such operations can provide.

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