How has Covid-19 affected the Drone industry?

 

The current pandemic has affected the world and has made society across all angles of the globe re-evaluate their lifestyles.

However, how it affects industry is a completely different area to discuss. And one area that needs exploration is the Drone industry.

So has Covid-19 affected the Drone industry? And if so how?

Here, Quotes 4 Drones explains it all.

It’s not rocket science to understand that the Drone industry was initially met with hesitation but since the pandemic, it looks as though the positive elements to this industry, has out-weighed the negatives.

And here’s a few reasons why Drones are a good addition:

Sanitisation:

In a bid to reduce the rise of the infection rate, the use of agricultural spray Drones are now being used to sanitise public spaces.

And while it’s too soon to analyse data to see if this method actually works and if there any risks involved, it is quite clear that, for now, it can only help.

Healthcare:

With an investment of an estimated $300m since 2012, according to commercialuavnews.com, Drones are certainly making traction in a number of areas, including medical supplies.

Drones also aid reducing patient travel. And by that we mean that the UK government unveiled a £90m funding package to enable medicine deliveries across Southampton, Portsmouth and other areas in England. While hospitals are overrun with treating Covid patients, those with other illnesses are sometimes overlooked.

But with Drones, chemotherapy kits could be flown from Southampton to recognised locations where they would be taken to the patient’s home and administered by local medical staff. In addition, drones could also be used to transport urgent blood and organs.

Employment: 

Unlike humans employment during this pandemic Drones are always available and do not have to quarantine rules, affecting productivity. But there are obviously negatives. One effect will be on the supply chain for Drone manufacturers. The time frame for components may become hindered, according to Patrique Zaman, Founder & CEO AVY.

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