Abstract
While conducting Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), the traditional use of Service assets especially helicopters for routine tasks like survey flights and dropping food packets is not only a colossal waste but has at times contributed to loss of Service assets. This article suggests judicious use of expensive platforms like military helicopters as well as alternates available like modern drones. This has been done by comparing relative merits of the options available. The pros and cons of utilising various options with enhanced roles in future have also been examined in order to keep pace with the evolving technological developments.
Keywords: Humanitarian Assistance, Disaster Relief, Military Helicopters, Drones, Enhanced,Roles, Technological Developments
