The Indian Army is apparently investigating the use of cargo drones as short-range air ambulances to quickly remove wounded soldiers from the battlefield, which is a ground-breaking initiative.
A drone is seen being used to convey a stretcher—possibly holding a dummy—across a makeshift battleground in a widely shared social media photo released by the Indian Army.
Drone technology has enormous promise for medical evacuation. Drones can reach difficult-to-reach areas that conventional ambulances cannot, greatly speeding up response times and possibly saving lives. Drones can also function in dangerous settings, reducing the risk to rescue workers.
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The Indian Army is conducting trials of drone-based air ambulances in line with its continuous endeavors to update its arsenal and take use of new technologies to improve soldier safety and operational effectiveness.
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