Ukraine’s drone rescue of wounded soldier puts much touted idea into practice
Summary
Ukraine used a heavy drone to rescue a wounded soldier from the battlefield, marking a new step in drone evacuation technology. The hexacopter drone flew the soldier nearly 39 miles to safety, showing how drones can help save lives in dangerous war zones.Key Facts
- A Ukrainian soldier was lifted off the frontline by a hexacopter drone called Heavy Shot AYUDAG 6.
- The drone carried the soldier nearly 39 miles (62 kilometers) in about 1 hour and 14 minutes.
- The drone can carry up to 200 pounds (90 kilograms).
- The rescue took place where Russian drones and landmines made ground rescue too risky.
- Ukrainian companies Gurzuf Defence and SkyFall are developing drones specifically for wounded soldier evacuation.
- SkyFall’s drone, named StarGate, uses satellite and backup communication systems and has AI to help it return safely if contact is lost.
- The US military has tested casualty evacuation drones for many years but has not used them in actual operations.
- Drone evacuations reduce risks to rescue teams by allowing remote control from safer locations.
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