http://www.thedrive.com/aerial/13579/virginia-first-responders-use-quadcopter-drones-to-help-rescue-injured-logger
"According to media reports, the logger became trapped when a tree
fell onto his hand. Due to the geography of the environment, Danville
Life Saving Crew opted to launch their recently-acquired drones. DLSC
assistant director Bryan Fox told news outlets his crew had recently
become certified as drone pilots, and seized the opportunity to utilize
the new tool.
While responding to the call, members of the
Danville Life Saving Crew constructed a strategy of how to rescue the
injured logger. When rescue efforts began, Fox piloted a drone to safely
guide the rescue boat to the worker. Due to heavy amounts of debris and
rocks, the drone was able to see what the boat operators were not. The
drone was also used to help guide members up the embankment."
Now that will catch on I'm sure. A search and rescue guy here told me, though, that they don't plan on using drones for some kind of legal liability reason.
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