Could drones be used someday to deliver life-saving medications or interventions in the case of a child’s emergency, a drug overdose or in response to a mass casualty scene? According to new research presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics 2019 National Conference & Exhibition, it’s an idea worth exploring.
Researchers found that drones — or unmanned aerial vehicles — arrived faster than ambulances when transportation times were compared during peak rush hour in Brooklyn, N.Y., according to a research abstract, “Utility of Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Inner City Emergent Response During Peak Rush Hour Traffic.” The abstract will be presented on Oct. 25 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center …
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/10/191025075906.htm
Science Daily | Oct, 25, 2019
