Forward-thinking graduate students at Delft University of Technology (Netherlands) have been prototyping “ambulance drones” — unmanned aircraft equipped to deliver automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and other critical supplies directly to a patient’s location. Their models suggest dramatically higher out-of-hospital cardiac survival rates by shrinking response times.

While systems like this are still in development and would require rigorous testing, regulation, and public-safety integration in the United States, the concept highlights a powerful truth: ambulance drones could be a lifesaver when seconds matter.

Watch the video above to see what’s possible — from rapid AED delivery to remote coaching that guides bystanders through lifesaving steps while EMS is en route.

What This Could Mean for Public Safety

• Faster time-to-care: UAS can bypass traffic and terrain to deliver AEDs and medical kits quickly.
• Force multiplier: Supports EMS and fire by bridging the gap between the 9-1-1 call and on-scene crews.
• Data & coordination: Live video/telemetry can inform dispatch and help stage incoming resources.

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