Revolutionizing Disaster Management: A Scoping Review of Drone Technology and Informatics in Humanitarian Response

Studies in Health Technology and Informatics Ebook Volume 329: MEDINFO 2025 — Healthcare Smart × Medicine Deep Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), are transforming humanitarian operations by providing solutions for disaster relief, medical logistics, and aid delivery in challenging environments. This scoping review explores UAV applications in humanitarian contexts, emphasizing their advantages, limitations, and barriers to adoption