Drones in Healthcare | Benefit, Limitation, Applications and Key Companies Over the past few years, drones have demonstrated valuable benefits in sectors such as mining, forest conservation, construction, geography mapping, filmmaking, e-commerce, petrochemicals, public safety, and Healthcare is no exception. To further utilize the application of drones, today, several startups are exploring the potential of drones in the healthcare segment to safely transport medical material in remote, hard-to-reach geographies, and congested urban areas. However, despite several benefits, social acceptance and the lack of appropriate drone regulation is the key challenge in the widespread use. Currently, the leading players in the drone delivery segment include Zipline, Swoop Aero, WINGCOPTER, Matternet, Wing, and many others. Looking at the market potential many other players are expected to enter the segment in the near future.



