Ukraine forces evacuate wounded soldier using aerial drone for the first time – video
Soldiers from the Unmanned Ground Systems Company of the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade, together with other units, have evacuated a wounded infantryman from the front line using a heavy hexacopter made by Ukrainian manufacturer Gurzuf Defence.
Source: Unmanned Ground Systems Company of the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade
Details: The company noted that this is the world's first evacuation of a wounded soldier using an aerial drone. The military did not disclose the date and location of the operation.
Quote: "An infantryman from the 30th Separate Mechanised Brigade was wounded while at his position. Due to high enemy drone activity and mined terrain, evacuating him using already traditional unmanned ground systems was impossible."
Details: As the company explained, the military decided to use an aerial drone for the evacuation. For this purpose, they chose a heavy hexacopter by Ukrainian company Gurzuf Defence, which the manufacturer provided free of charge.
Quote: "Our experts, in close cooperation with the manufacturer, implemented technical solutions thanks to which the heavy bomber was able to carry out the evacuation while maintaining stability in the air, without overturning or excessive swaying. They also conducted preliminary tests at sites provided by Gurzuf Defence and, together with adjacent units, planned the mission."
Details: The company also reported that the drone was piloted by a UAV operator from the 30th Separate Mechanised Brigade.
Quote: "The operation ended successfully – the wounded man was rescued! He is currently undergoing treatment and rehabilitation, and his life is no longer in danger."
Details: The company stated that the 30th and 14th Separate Mechanised Brigades, the 10th Army Corps and Gurzuf Defence also took part in the evacuation.
Background:
- Ukrainska Pravda reported that Ukrainian company Gurzuf Defence was exploring the possibility of using the Aiudah-6 heavy hexacopter to evacuate wounded soldiers.
- Ukrainian company SkyFall developed the StarGate drone for aerial evacuation of wounded soldiers and handed it over to the military for frontline testing.
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