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According to the article written by Balasubramanian (2022), " Drones May Become 'The Next Big Thing' in Healthcare Delivery", the potential implementation of healthcare drones have a significant enhancement on the efficiency of the healthcare system, especially in rural areas. AEDs have been delivered within 3 minutes and a success rate of 92%. Developments have been made to advance drone technology and other drone applications. Some drones are also currently being used to deliver AEDs, vaccines, and medicines. Zipline is a prime example in this field of healthcare drones. The webpage "Zipline (drone delivery) " from Handwiki (n.d), elucidates the technical aspects of the drone. With the supercapacitor-powered electric catapult launcher, the drone launches to 133km/h in 0.33 seconds. The autonomous drone delivers a package by descending to 20-35 meters above the ground, dropping the healthcare package with a parachute. With a payload of 1.75 kilograms, a cruising speed of 101km/h, and an altitude of 80-120 meters above the ground, the zipline drone is able to make deliveries within 45 minutes and up to 500 deliveries per day. Due to the ease of maintenance, batteries are quickly replaceable and fast turnaround flights are possible. The fuselage's carbon-fiber frame and outer polystyrene shell enhance its lightweight capabilities and softer impact with the ground in the event of a crash due to its frangibility. The redundant propellers installed and the crash parachute enhances the safety of the people on the ground. To summarize, due to its intricacy, high standards, and human-centered design, healthcare efficiency in rural areas will be greatly propelled with the addition of the zipline drone.