Unmanned K-MAX demonstrates ability to evacuate wounded personnel

The unmanned K-MAX cargo helicopter was used to demonstrate the safe evacuation of a wounded personnel during a test in March 2015.

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By English: Cpl. Lisa M. Tourtelot [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

During the demonstration, ground operators were able to call in the K-MAX, designate a safe landing area and strap an injured team member into a seat on the side of the rotorcraft.

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