AMBULANCE DRONE MARKET ANALYSIS

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Key Developments

Research and development of novel UAV-based first aid systems is expected to offer lucrative opportunities for market players. For instance, in July 2019, researchers from Middle Technical University, Iraq, developed an advanced UAV-based first aid system and a wireless body area sensor network for elderly persons in outdoor environments. The UAV transports first aid supplies to the patient when a fall and abnormal heart rate is detected. 

Similarly, in August 2019, Ku-Me Invest Kft, a Hungary-based startup company, developed a family of UAVs termed MP-H for military and civilian use. Apart from several civilian applications, the Hungarian National Ambulance Service intends to use the drones to air-drop defibrillators to an emergency scene.

In July 2019, Drone Delivery Canada (DDC) completed phase one of On The Fly Pilot initiative to determine the efficiency of delivering an automated external defibrillator (AED) via drone versus a conventional ambulance. With a 100% success rate, it was concluded that the drone delivery platform produces a reduced response time.