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@article{202356,
        author = {Prathmesh Sushil Bhoir},
        title = {Solar-Assisted Charging System for Autonomous Medicine Delivery Drones},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {6278-6280},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=202356},
        abstract = {The rapid growth of drone technology has created new opportunities in healthcare logistics, especially for emergency medicine delivery in rural and underserved areas. One of the major limitations of autonomous medicine delivery drones is restricted battery life, which reduces flight duration and operational efficiency. This paper proposes a solar-assisted charging system for autonomous medicine delivery drones to improve endurance, sustainability, and reliability.
The proposed system integrates lightweight solar panels with lithium polymer batteries to provide supplementary charging during standby operations and partial flight conditions. The system aims to reduce dependency on conventional charging methods while increasing the operational range of the drone. The research discusses the working principle, components, advantages, limitations, and future scope of integrating renewable energy with healthcare drone systems. The proposed model demonstrates the potential of solar-assisted drones to support eco-friendly and efficient last-mile medical logistics.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {May},
        }