A ross India's vast and diverse landscape, delivering healthcare to remote and underserved areas has long been a daunting challenge. Now, a new ally has emerged in this mission: drones. These unmanned aerial vehicles are revolutionising healthcare logistics, swiftly transporting medical supplies, samples, and emergency aid to hard-to-reach communities.
Leading Indian drone companies have been at the forefront of this transformative shift, adapting their technology to navigate the country's unique geographical and climatic conditions. Ankit Kumar, Founder and CEO of Skye Air Mobility, explained how his company has tailored its solutions to address the complexities of India's airspace and diverse weather conditions: "To address the complexity of India's airspace, we have integrated advanced Skye UTM (Unmanned Traffic Management) systems, which enable precise navigation and coordination with Ground Control Station (GCS) and drones, reducing the risk of airspace conflicts by approximately 80%. Our drones are equipped with weatherresistant materials and technology, allowing them to withstand the high humidity of Tamil Nadu and the arid heat of Rajasthan, maintaining around 95% operational efficiency across different climates."
Similarly, Rishabh Gupta, Co-founder of Redwing Labs, highlighted their approach to tackling India's diverse terrains and weather conditions, stating, "Our hybrid vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones, tailored for the diverse terrains of India, are equipped with features like dual GPS, dual airspeed sensors, and split control surfaces to handle varying weather conditions and complex geographical terrains. We have also integrated a modular payload system for temperature-sensitive medical supplies, which is crucial in regions with extreme climates."
Drones: India’s new healthcare allies
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