Covid-19 spread opens new frontiers for drones in UAE – Arabian Industry

Covid-19 spread opens new frontiers for drones in UAE – Arabian Industry

More than ever, drones give us a fighting chance in our battle against the epidemic with the several solutions they offer for epidemic control," he said.. Drones, equipped with loudspeakers, are significantly helpful in epidemic control by conveying information to the public and enforcing the #stayhome campaign amidst the coronavirus pandemic.. In the UAE, police authorities such as Dubai Police and Sharjah Police, are now utilising drones to disseminate messages to encourage residents to stay home and avoid stepping out unless necessary.. According to Bou Rashid, drones can help detect new cases as they are equipped with a dual visual and infrared image sensor-making it easy to measure body temperature from a safe distance and reducing the risk of further infection.. The drones are also used to guide crowds and vehicles in places prone to infection in a much safer and more efficient manner.. Today, we are at war with the disease, and it is only right to treat advanced technologies like drones as our allies in combating this pandemic," he said..