Airborne! UAV delivery of blood products and medical logistics for combat zones

Innovative solutions to resupply critical medical logistics and blood products may be required in future near‐peer conflicts. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are increasingly being used in austere environments and may be a viable platform for medical resupply and the transport of blood products.

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