God bless the clever people out there in the world who are intent on helping to save lives.

Alec Momont, an engineering graduate at Delft University of Technology, has unveiled a “rapid response drone to do what a regular ambulance can’t”. The drone can fly at 100km/h and carries a defibrillator.

“It is essential that the right medical care is provided within the first few minutes of a cardiac arrest. If we can get to an emergency scene faster, we can save many lives and facilitate the recovery of many patients. This especially applies to emergencies such as heart failure, drownings, traumas and respiratory problems, and it has become possible because life-saving technologies, such as a defibrillator, can now be designed small enough to be transported by a drone.”

But we can’t just have the general public using defibrillators, right? Now we can. The drone is equipped with livestream audio and video connection that will allow medical professionals to help people use the machine. They will be able to see what exactly is going on at the scene, and give any professional advice.

They’re only going to cost €15 000 apiece, “which is clearly a reasonable amount if you consider the number of lives that could be saved,” Momont said.

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