By Priyanjana Pramanik, MSc. Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. Oct 12 2025 By combining geospatial modeling with real test flights, researchers show how drones could bypass flooded roads and isolated coastlines to deliver lifesaving medications where traditional healthcare falls short. Study: Drone-based medication delivery for rural, flood-prone coastal communities . Image Credit: ako photography / Shutterstock In a recent article in the journal  PLoS One , researchers at Old Dominion