The Deployment of Autonomous Drones During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Butt, Usman Javed; Richardson, William; Abbod, Maysam F.; Agbo, Haiiel-Marie; Eghan, Caleb

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-68534-8_13

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“… [9] Drone Disinfecting contaminated objects and surfaces, broadcasting, surveillance and delivering essential products. [26] Robotics Rehabilitation [27] Drone COVID-19 screening and detection [28] Drone Contactless COVID-19 test distribution [29] Robotics Screening and evaluation of COVID-19 infections [30] Drone COVID-19 sanitization, thermal imaging [31] Robotics Surveillance, delivery, screening and prevention [32] Drone Crowd dispersal, infection monitoring, facial recognition, and logistical roles [33] Robotics Rehabilitation [34] Drone Delivery of essential products to remote areas and improving situational awareness [35] Robotics Urological cancer care during the COVID-19 crisis [36] Drone Disinfecting surfaces [37] Drone Delivery of medications and other healthcare items in COVID-19 hotspots [38] Robotics Improve testing capacity [17] Drone Medical logistics [39] Drone Dispense medicines to the COVID-19 patients [40] Robots Monitoring human temperature and people in public places [41] Drone Monitoring social distancing, disinfections and delivery of goods and medical supplies [42] Roboti...…”

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Unbundling the significance of cognitive robots and drones deployed to tackle COVID-19 pandemic: A rapid review to unpack emerging opportunities to improve healthcare in sub-Saharan Africa

2021

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Unbundling the significance of cognitive robots and drones deployed to tackle COVID-19 pandemic: A rapid review to unpack emerging opportunities to improve healthcare in sub-Saharan Africa

2021

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“…With the overwhelming interest in drones [32,33,34], a multitude of UAVs with varying sizes and configurations (as illustrated in Figure 1) have been developed to fulfill an array of tasks. These UAVs fall into several categories, including single-rotor, multi-rotor, fixed-wing, and hybrid UAVs, each with its own set of advantages and disadvantages, aiding in the selection of the most suitable model for specific applications, as detailed in Table 2.…”

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Role of Drone Technology in Alleviating the Pandemic and Disasters

Gholami

2024

Int. J. Res. Publ. Rev.

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the global response to the COVID pandemic, triggered by a novel coronavirus, has had far-reaching impacts on both economic and societal norms. Governments and healthcare regulatory bodies worldwide have expressed concerns and implemented stringent preventive measures to curb the spread and severity of the disease.Many experts and scholars are primarily focused on containing the relentless transmission of this unique virus. Key methods include social distancing, border closures, the avoidance of large gatherings, contactless transportation, and quarantine measures. Several countries have also turned to autonomous, digital, wireless, and other innovative technologies to combat this viral respiratory disease. This study explores a range of potential technologies, such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), artificial intelligence (AI), block chain, deep learning (DL), the Internet of Things (IoT), edge computing, and virtual reality (VR), in an effort to mitigate the risks associated with COVID.UAVs have emerged as a ground-breaking tool in the battle against this pandemic, thanks to their capacity to transport essential supplies like food and medical resources to specific locations. This research aims to thoroughly examine the various roles UAVs can play within the context of the COVID crisis. UAVs present intriguing possibilities, including the delivery of medical supplies, the distribution of disinfectants, communication broadcasting, surveillance operations, patient screening for infection, and more [162]. This article delves into the deployment of drones in healthcare, discussing the advantages and disadvantages of their widespread adoption. Ultimately, it addresses the challenges, opportunities, and future prospects of integrating drone technology as a valuable asset in the fight against COVID and similar infectious diseases.

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“…During the connection of UAVs to these satellites, some studies have demonstrated that cybersecurity attacks tend to occur due to their capacity to reach hardto-reach areas. Besides their positives, several cybersecurity attacks, such as spoofing, exist on these UAVs, which reduces the efficiency of drone technology [26]. The study concludes by assessing the combination of artificial intelligence and drones, reviewing the current cybersecurity threat landscape, and UAV vulnerabilities regarding cyberattack techniques.…”

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“…If the intruder is using Telnet, the intruder will have direct access to the drone system. The intruder can manipulate critical system files and shellcode scripts with Parrot to destroy the system [26]. In certain situations, an intruder can completely restart the drone; deactivating the motor will cause it to fall to the ground [37].…”

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Cybersecurity in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: a Review

Shafik,

Mojtaba Matinkhah,

Shokoor

2023

International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems

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Context With the rapid advancement of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, ensuring these autonomous systems’ security and integrity is paramount. UAVs are susceptible to cyberattacks, including unauthorized access, control, or manipulation of their systems, leading to potential safety risks or unauthorized data retrieval. Moreover, UAVs encounter limited computing resources, wireless communication and physical vulnerabilities, evolving threats and techniques, necessity for compliance with regulations, and human factors. Methods This review explores the potential cyberthreats faced by UAVs, including hacking, spoofing, and data breaches, and highlights the critical need for robust security measures. It examines various strategies and techniques used to protect UAVs from cyberattacks, e.g., encryption, authentication, and intrusion detection systems using cyberthreat analysis and assessment algorithms. The approach to assess the UAVs’ cybersecurity hazards included STRIDE (a model for identifying computer security-related threats) connected with the threats considered. Findings Emphasis was laid on the evaluation highly depending on the accuracy of UAV mission definition, potential intruders, and social and other human-related situations. The review discovered that most studies focused on possible intruders’ portraits, which can be crucial when conducting a cybersecurity assessment. Based on a review, future research directions to mitigate cybersecurity risks are presented. Significance Protecting UAVs from cyberthreats ensures safe operations and data integrity and preserves public trust in autonomous systems.

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The Deployment of Autonomous Drones During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Cited by 9 publications

References 24 publications

Unbundling the significance of cognitive robots and drones deployed to tackle COVID-19 pandemic: A rapid review to unpack emerging opportunities to improve healthcare in sub-Saharan Africa

Unbundling the significance of cognitive robots and drones deployed to tackle COVID-19 pandemic: A rapid review to unpack emerging opportunities to improve healthcare in sub-Saharan Africa

Role of Drone Technology in Alleviating the Pandemic and Disasters

Cybersecurity in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: a Review

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