This Drone Can Identify Anyone with a Fever and Cough

Draganfly, a privately owned company operating in the field of the world's oldest unmanned aerial vehicle rental service, is now stepping up the deployment of drone technology to combat the spread of the COVID pandemic. -19 - by equipping a series of the most advanced thermal sensor systems, combined with smart computer vision technology to allow drones flying in the sky to be diagnosed. confirmed expression of a person with signs of COVID-19 infection. This approach is considered to be proactive and effective on a much larger scale than the method of using common devices such as portable infrared thermometers.

On March 26, Draganfly announced that its 'drone squadrons' were ready and approved for field testing in Australia. Working with the Australian Defense Department and the University of South Australia, Draganfly will deploy sensor-mounted drones in a number of densely populated areas to remotely monitor and detect cases of signs of respiratory illness. through symptoms such as persistent coughing, heart rate and abnormally high body temperature, as well as sneezing / coughing in a crowd, or unauthorized groups of people, helping to proactively prevent early spread of the virus. This project currently has an initial investment of $ 1.5 million, promising to be increased if it is highly effective in practical use.

It is unclear exactly when Draganfly's drone squadrons will be sent to the skies of major Australian cities. However, given the current unpredictable disease situation, it is likely that the plan will be implemented in the first half of April.