Table 2. The many unresolved issues of flying drones for shipping blood specimens.

High risk of collision and crashes with birds and humans

Need for specific regulation for manufacturing, functioning and healthcare usage

Approval for usage by national or international regulatory bodies

Specific manufacturing entailing

Cooler or heating systems

Specific packaging of blood containers

Avoidance of excessive light exposure

Speed and injury control

Identification of areas for safe take-off and landing