Logistic support for mass testing and exit strategy in the COVID-19 crisis using drones

In the current COVID-19 crisis, logistic support for mass testing as well as for any exit strategy is of utmost importance. Therefore, we propose the application of drones with autonomous in- and outdoor navigation capability as a very helpful support measure. Herein, the focus is on two scenarios: (I) the automatic rapid aerial transport of tests between test centers or hospitals and the laboratories to support the mass testing and (II) the automatic aerial disinfection of larger in- and outdoor spaces as a part of the exit strategy. In both scenarios, application of drones to automate the...

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