The UAV covered the path to a position two kilometers from the state border with russia
Fighters of the 475th Separate Assault Regiment CODE 9.2 evacuated a 54-year-old serviceman using the StarGate drone, who had remained at his position for nearly two months after triggering a landmine. This marks the third successful rescue of a soldier using this platform over the past week and a half. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine (Костянтин Широкун) citing SkyFall, according to the portal PromPolitInform.
The operation was carried out by military personnel from a related unit who spent several days planning and executing the complex aerial rescue mission. The rescued fighter, a 54-year-old named Andriy with the call sign “Donbas”, had stayed at his combat position since late May until he stepped on a mine during a mission on September 2.
Ground evacuation was impossible due to the difficult terrain, minefields, ongoing shelling, and systematic attacks by enemy FPV drones. To save the soldier, the CASEVAC StarGate unmanned platform was deployed, covering over 15 kilometers one way to a position located just two kilometers from the state border with russia.
Technical specifications of the evacuation drone
Following the successful aerial delivery, the wounded soldier was taken to a hospital where he is currently undergoing treatment. In total, StarGate drones have helped save three seriously wounded Ukrainian servicemen within a span of a week and a half.
SkyFall, working alongside the CODE 9.2 unit, continues to develop the technology and promote the wider adoption of aerial evacuation across the military. The StarGate platform is capable of carrying up to 150 kilograms of payload and reaching speeds of up to 105 kilometers per hour.
Navigation and communication backup systems
The evacuation module is built upon certified medical stretchers to ensure the safety of the wounded during transport. The platform is equipped with artificial intelligence systems, navigation, and communication backups, allowing missions to proceed even amidst GPS jamming or lost signal.
Photo: SkyFall
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