Built to reach casualties in areas inaccessible to ground vehicles, the remotely operated machine can reportedly lift 150 kg and travel at speeds of up to 105 km/h. Its ability to fly over minefields, rivers and damaged roads could help shorten dangerous journeys from the front line.
In the footage, a SkyFall representative steps out of the cabin after landing, while an operator remains at a distance. The manufacturer says StarGate could cut evacuation times from hours or days to just minutes, potentially allowing wounded troops to receive medical attention much sooner.
