The Army is testing medevac drones that lift injured soldiers from battlefields
The US Army is exploring the use of drones for medical evacuations in combat zones. A test is being conducted in Poland as part of ongoing NATO exercises. The experiment involves using an oversized drone, known as a Flowcopter, to lift a test dummy and transport it to a nearby location.
This is a step towards potentially evacuating injured soldiers from active combat. Further details about the experiment and its outcomes are available from the source. The test in Poland follows previous demonstrations of the Flowcopter's capabilities, including a medical evacuation demo by the 2nd Cavalry Regiment.
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