In our profession, we think everything in our toolbox is designed to be photographed. If you were assigned to go into your toolbox and redesign an item with the aim of saving lives, what would you create? North American Company Dragonfly have used drones and have created equipment that is used in new ways to make war smarter and safer.
Draganfly have been developing advanced drone solutions for over 20 years and their Medical Response Drones are now saving many lives in Ukraine. In 2013, the Draganfly was credited with being the world’s first unmanned aerial vehicle (UAS) to save a life. Since then, they focused on modern technology for modern warfare that has saved many lives.
The North American Drone Company recently delivered medical response drones to a Ukrainian charity to deliver medicine and life-saving supplies to Ukrainian civilians most in need. The drones have been a lifesaver for people trapped in hard-to-reach areas that have been decimated by Russian troops.
Humanitarian aid agency Revived Ukrainian Soldiers (RSU .)) took delivery of seven Draganfly Medical Response Drones, equipped with temperature-managed payload boxes that can carry 35 pounds of supplies. Another 200 drones will be delivered to RSU in the coming months. In addition to medical relief drones, the company is offering search and rescue and situational awareness drones that can alert rescue teams of impending danger, such as troop movements. .
In response to what would happen if a drone were shot down, Draganfly CEO Cameron Chell said: “I’m often asked: ‘What if a drone were to be shot down? Drones shot down or destroyed? My answer is very simple; We will send more. That’s the beauty of this technology and how it scales. The return on investment in saving lives is second to none. “
When equipped with Draganfly’s Temperature-Managed Medical Response Payload, the UAV can efficiently transport a wide variety of temperature-sensitive medical supplies including blood, insulin, pharmaceuticals, vaccines, water and wound care kits. The Response Medical Drone will also help Revived Soldiers of Ukraine (RSU) address an urgent need for insulin. Follow International Diabetes Foundation, there are more than 2.3 million people living with diabetes in Ukraine. Many Type 1 diabetics need daily doses of insulin to survive.
Chief Executive Officer Cameron Chell, said: “We are grateful for the opportunity to work with Ukraine’s Resurrection Soldiers to safely and quickly deliver vital medical supplies and equipment to those in need. most in need in Ukraine.” We share Chell’s gratitude for this innovative partnership and its ability to save lives.
Image used with permission of Draganfly.
