Complete the sea-travel test with flying colors.
Robots were successfully used by the Public Health Ministry to fly 12 kilometers across the ocean to give medication to a doctor on Koh Puyu in Satun state.
Drs. Sophon Mekthon, the common wellbeing minister’s associate, and Nutthapong Wongwiwat, assistant director-general of the Department of Medical Services, held press briefings on Friday to discuss the findings of a helicopter test for Satun drug supply.
According to Dr. Sophon, the trial is a component of health service digitization by utilizing technology to offer remote residents more accessible and affordable solutions.
A test aircraft run would be carried out in Satun, a southwestern province, according to the ministry’s research committee.
According to Dr. Sophon,” The trial is the first time that Thailand has witnessed a drone flying across the ocean to provide medicine.”
He continued,” The aircraft delivered bags of blood back to Satun medical after transporting tetanus vaccines from the mainland to the Puyu tambon health promotion clinics on the island.”
To and from Satun Hospital, the distance was 12 kilometers. A group of engineers from Singapore, Skyports, and Gp Capt. Anukoon Onchan-om, a student at National Defence College, helped with the job, according to Dr. Sophon.
An advancement from Skyports Swoop Aero is the aircraft. The Swoop Kookaburra Mark 3 weighs 17 kilograms and is the design. At a fastest rate of 68 kilometers per hour, it is transport sales of up to 3 kg.
Dr. Sophon continued,” The droning can operate in rain at rates below 10 millimeters per hour and can travel continuously for 68 days.”
Additionally, he disclosed that the National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission( NBTC) and the Thai Civil Aviation Authority had both given their blessing to the skilled helicopter service.
The helicopter is controlled by a nationwide satellite communication system.
According to Dr. Sophon,” The droning test proved to be a success.”
He continued,” It will provide access to medicines and medical services to people living in remote areas.”
” Health drones can provide medicines, vaccines, and creams to people in the event of any emergencies, such as natural disasters ,” he said.
Dr. Sophon continued,” It will soon serve as a model for other activities in the nation.”