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This exploratory study aims to support the future development of UAVs for transporting biological samples within the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      This scoping review defined its eligibility criteria using the PECO acronym, focusing on:\n                      <jats:bold>P<\/jats:bold>\n                      opulation: biological samples for diagnosing COVID-19 or TB;\n                      <jats:bold>E<\/jats:bold>\n                      xposure: UAV transportation;\n                      <jats:bold>C<\/jats:bold>\n                      omparator: land transportation;\n                      <jats:bold>O<\/jats:bold>\n                      utcomes: Cost, effectiveness, methods for sample preservation, flight parameters (time, altitude, speed, distance), and quality of transported samples. Eligible studies were identified through searches in Medline via PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science. Grey literature was explored via Google Scholar.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Of the 2,052 articles initially found, 797 were duplicates, 1,247 were screened by title and abstract and excluded, eight were retrieved (and fully read) of which five met the eligibility criteria and were included in the review. These studies provided diverse evidence regarding cost, operational performance, safety, and sample integrity.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The reviewed studies demonstrate promising applications of UAVs in healthcare logistics. However, regulatory and legal frameworks require adaptation to ensure operational safety. 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