10 - Safety and Security
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF EVTOL, DRONE AND GROUND TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS FOR EMERGENCY DELIVERY OF BLOOD-DERIVED MEDICATION
D. Angelini¹, E. Cestino¹, D. Cestino², F. Cattel²; ¹Politecnico di Torino, Italy ;²A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Italy
This study compares eVTOL aircraft and drones to traditional ground transport to deliver blood-derived medicines in emergency scenario. It uses risk maps, demographic data, and optimal path algorithm to find efficient routes. Using a figure of merit eVTOLs excel in urgent deliveries, while cars are better for routine tasks. The study investigates also hub placements to improve the delivery sistems