First operational use of airborne evacuation by drone. As noted, this is sure to transfer to civilian use as well over time.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/87516
Kyiv PostWounded Ukrainian Soldier Airlifted by Heavy Drone in World’s FirstUkraine has evacuated wounded troops via ground drones before – but this time it opted for an aerial drone as the usual option was ruled impossible.
Both feet amputated. At least one of them by himself while waiting for a way to evacuate. Geez, that's hard core. The drone evac is a small item in comparison.
https://hromadske.ua/en/viyskovi/272791-ukrainian-troops-rescue-double-amputee-from-front-line-using-heavy-drone
hromadskeUkrainian troops rescue double amputee from front line using heavy droneUkrainian forces have
evacuated
a 49-year-old infantryman who lost both legs while stranded at a front-line position near Kupiansk, using a heavy hexacopter after attempts to reach him by ground failed.
