Humanitarian drone use emerged initially from the drone industry’s interest in acquiring legitimacy and moral capital, but the focus has since shifted to how drones can assist in humanitarian action. The applications have broadened from an exclusive focus on monitoring capacities, and now include a host of small and medium drones equipped with thermal cameras and listening devices and a range of cargo capacities.

When a disaster occurs, Fast Aviation drones may be used to provide first responders with better situational awareness, locate survivors amidst the rubble, perform structural analysis of damaged infrastructure, deliver needed supplies and equipment and help extinguish fires—among many other potential applications.