Development of a concept for the supply transportation with drones between the hospitals in the Neu-Ulm district

Abstract

Logistics is a major organizational and financial challenge for clinics in rural areas with multiple locations. The use of drone-geared material transport was examined with a feasibility study. The economic and legal feasibility of a drone-driven material transport between three clinics in the rural Neu-Ulm district in Bavaria is difficult. Federalism, the complex legislation as well as low transport capacities prevent a sensible use of the technology for material transport in the illuminated scenario.