Very cool technology - unmanned flying ambulance
From
Popular Mechanics:
Ambulance Drones are Almost Here
Urban warfare demands close-quarters combat, which often begs for a more subtle approach to military machinery. Medevac helicopters, a soldier's lifeline on the battlefield, are but hindrances in an urban setting. Narrow alleyways and wide rotors don't mix.
AirMule, an unmanned flying ambulance capable of vertical takeoff and landing in extremely close quarters, has been in development for a few years. When the Israeli firm Urban Aeronautics released its initial concept art in 2008, it was easy to dismiss those futuristic, colorful pods out of hand. But last month, Urban Aeronautics announced that AirMule had successfully completed a series of fully automatic test flights.
The current incarnation of AirMule is drab and car-shaped, with enclosed rotors that keep the hovercraft aloft. These recent test flights revealed that AirMule is significantly quieter�and stealthier�than a helicopter, and capable of landing in tight spaces with ease.
More faster! This would be amazing for back-country search and rescue.
Posted by DaveH at January 31, 2014 11:08 AM