RES-Q
Kerim Sahinbas
Drones and UAVs are changing modern warfare, but their use has resulted in the deaths of both combatants and civilians. Between 2004-2020, an estimated 10,888 to 20,823 people were killed in drone strikes in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Yemen, and Somalia, according to the Bureau of Investigative Journalism(Smith and Purkiss).
The risk of rescuing wounded soldiers in a war zone highlights the need for innovative solutions to ensure their safety. However, the lack of focus on developing UAVs with defensive capabilities to assist the wounded is demoralizing(Wong). Rather than emphasizing armed
drones, more attention should be directed to the design and creation of UAVs that prioritize the safety and security of wounded soldiers left behind on the battlefield.
Being aware of the inequality between destructive and protective technologies, I made a concept design that aims to contribute to solutions that can protect and save the wounded in war.
