Summary. Purpose. Investigate the use of unmanned aerial vehicles in the interests of providing emergency assistance to the population. Consider unmanned aerial vehicles as a tool for medical protection of victims in emergency situations. Materials and methods. The study used regulatory documents, scientific publications. The analysis of the use of unmanned aerial vehicles for medical protection of the population in Ukraine and the leading countries of the world is carried out. Results. On the basis of the analysis, the advantages of the use of unmanned aerial vehicles as a tool for the medical protection of victims have been determined. The prospects for the further development of unmanned aircraft for work in the emergency zone are considered.