Fighting a pandemic like COVID-19 requires a drastic response and the ability to act quickly. Given the global impact of the virus, local authorities and political leaders are taking serious measures to ensure a lower rate of transmission.
In situations like this, it is essential to look beyond conventional methods of detection, containment, and treatment that have traditionally been used during public health crises. As we’ve seen in recent weeks, technological advancements can help enhance our ability to respond effectively.
AlbaScan believes that drone technology can offer a solution to many of the challenges we are facing today—and will continue to face in the months ahead. We will explore how integrating drones into strategic response plans can support the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
Disinfection of external surfaces
Research suggests that the coronavirus can live on plastic and stainless steel surfaces for up to three days. It can also remain in aerosols – tiny droplets in the air – for up to three hours. However, at a time when many businesses are already struggling, constant disinfection can be very costly, especially when considering large sports arenas, schools, playgrounds, parks, outdoor shopping malls and open spaces. It will take a massive effort to keep surfaces clean and prevent the spread of new cases, especially as children, students and workers begin to return to their normal routines.
Disinfectant liquid distributed by drones can provide an efficient, cost-effective solution to disinfect large outdoor surfaces. In this way, we help significantly reduce the transmission of the virus.
Delivery of tests and fulfillment of vital needs (food, medications, etc.)
Another challenge during this pandemic has been access to testing and supplies, including everything from face masks to hand sanitizer. Major companies are expected to release millions of COVID-19 tests, including at-home testing kits. However, we still face the challenge of distributing tests and supplies without further spreading the virus and overwhelming our healthcare system.
Delivering test kits, blood samples, and emergency medical supplies by drone could help distribute them while also reducing unnecessary human contact. As we are already seeing in China, drones are cutting the delivery time of medical supplies in half.
Ensuring enforcement of local restrictions
As difficult as it may be, it is clear that social distancing is essential to slowing the spread of the coronavirus and allowing hospitals to easily care for infected patients while minimizing the number of infected. Around the world, millions of people have been ordered by top government officials to stay home, with schools and all non-essential businesses closed in some cities.
Unfortunately, as the number of confirmed cases continues to rise, many cities and even nations will have to implement strict lockdowns and regulations to flatten the curve.
The challenge is enforcing these restrictions. This is where drone technology comes into play again. Equipped with speakers and surveillance features, drones can help ensure local compliance by monitoring public spaces, such as parks, beaches and city centers, to verify that lockdown measures are being followed.
Where can we find these solutions?
Only at ALBASCAN!
We offer you Drone technology to realize the above solutions.
The perfect solution to carry out your deliveries through a technological connection of these devices and professional Software.
Suitable for all industries of food, medicine, various cargo.
Also, providers of this technology are expected to plan their flight path, monitor the performance of drones and maintain separation from aircraft and other obstacles.
This is why many companies turn to Albascan, for support and solutions.
