Ukraine claims world’s first drone evacuation of wounded soldier

[rto]

Ukraine has shared a video showing what it says is the world's first evacuation of an injured soldier from the frontlines by drone.

The "historic" mission comes just as Kyiv faces a dire turn in its relationship with Washington over the withdrawal of support in its fight against Russia.

Shared by the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade on Monday, the video shows the soldier strapping himself into a large drone and being flown at what appears to be relatively low altitude over blurred-out territory. The drone carefully lowers him down and the drone operator greets him with "Welcome back to the ground!"

https://www.yahoo.com/news/world/articles/ukraine-claims-world-first-drone-132102027.html

That's a great new use for drones. They can slip in and out of areas that conventional Dustoffs wouldn't fit. Plus it keeps the medevac pilots and crew out of harms way.

[Johnny]

That's a great new use for drones. They can slip in and out of areas that conventional Dustoffs wouldn't fit. Plus it keeps the medevac pilots and crew out of harms way.

Agreed. I never even considered using a large drone for a medical evacuation. This is nothing short of brilliant. As you mention, it completely eliminates the most expensive and fragile component of an air rescue: the crew.

[aviator]

Ukraine has shared a video showing what it says is the world's first evacuation of an injured soldier from the frontlines by drone.

The "historic" mission comes just as Kyiv faces a dire turn in its relationship with Washington over the withdrawal of support in its fight against Russia.

Shared by the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade on Monday, the video shows the soldier strapping himself into a large drone and being flown at what appears to be relatively low altitude over blurred-out territory. The drone carefully lowers him down and the drone operator greets him with "Welcome back to the ground!"

https://www.yahoo.com/news/world/articles/ukraine-claims-world-first-drone-132102027.html

That's a great new use for drones. They can slip in and out of areas that conventional Dustoffs wouldn't fit. Plus it keeps the medevac pilots and crew out of harms way.

Moving targets of opportunity.

[4thIDvet]

That is very nice to see what a great use of drones. RTO myself and other vets here have watched men suffer needlessly and even die due to and inability to get them evacuated due to ground fire or inclement weather.