Solutions to win: Military evacuates wounded soldier from front line using heavy hexacopter for first time
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Fighters from the unmanned ground systems company of the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade, together with other units, evacuated a wounded infantryman from the front line using a heavy hexacopter built by the Ukrainian company Gurzuf Defence.
The military reported on the operation, Rubryka writes.
What's the problem?
As noted, the wounded infantryman served in the 30th Separate Mechanized Brigade. The military recounted that he sustained injuries while at a position.
"Due to high enemy drone activity and mined terrain, evacuating him using already traditional UGVs proved impossible," the unit's statement reads.
What's the solution?
Under these conditions, the military decided to use a drone for the evacuation. They chose a heavy hexacopter from the Ukrainian company Gurzuf Defence, which provided the equipment free of charge for the operation.
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How does it work?
Preparation for the mission involved technical modifications to the drone. Specialists from the unit collaborated closely with the manufacturer to ensure the hexacopter's stability during the evacuation and prevent dangerous movements in the air.
"Our specialists, in close cooperation with the manufacturer, implemented technical solutions that enabled the heavy bomber to carry out the evacuation while maintaining stability in the air, without flipping or excessive swaying.
They also conducted preliminary tests at sites provided by Gurzuf Defence," the company reported.
Simultaneously, they planned the upcoming operation jointly with adjacent units.
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An unmanned aerial vehicle operator from the 30th Separate Mechanized Brigade directly piloted the drone.
"The operation concluded successfully—they rescued the wounded soldier! He is currently undergoing treatment and rehabilitation, and his life is no longer in danger," the military noted.
Participants in the evacuation also included:
- The 30th and 14th Separate Mechanized Brigades
- The 10th Army Corps
- Gurzuf Defence
The company noted that this marks the world's first evacuation of a wounded serviceman by drone. At the same time, authorities did not disclose the date and location of the operation.
Background
Reports also indicated that the unmanned systems company of the 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade carried out two missions using unmanned robotic systems and brought out four wounded service members. The brigade noted that this represents a record figure for the unit. Previously, the best result in the 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade was the evacuation of three comrades over five days using unmanned ground vehicles.
