Human interactions make us happy. They help us work, play and socialize. But the biggest toll of COVID-19 is on human interactions. Every contact is now a risk, requiring masks, gloves and sanitizer. Enter drones. They’ve been around for a while, but COVID-19 offers a rare opportunity to expand their use. In the virus world, they’ve been used to visualize large areas, broadcast messages, deliver supplies, disinfect public spaces, and check temperatures. But the broader possibilities are endless – monitor public, private and remote areas, view spills or accidents, deliver blood samples, food or toilet paper, and monitor facility performance, all while limiting human contact. Safety, regulatory and privacy concerns need to be addressed, but opportunities abound. Expanding drone capabilities is complex – technology selection, battery life, flight time, payload capacity, data management, predictive maintenance, “fall from the sky” risk, and disaster recovery planning all need to be considered. But drone simulation modeling can help. Develop your plan virtually, using day in the life simulation, capability assessment, network optimization, and restrictions modeling to help your drones take off. Technology lights the way and MOSIMTEC can help. #covid19 #drones #digitaltwin #simulation