The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to deliver relief in humanitarian crises is the object of increasing attention, including several ongoing initiatives (Swiss Foundation for Mine Action, Handy Shipping Guide, The National, CNBC Africa). Humanitarian aid delivery to conflict zones has been impeded in places like Syria (Al Jazeera, The Guardian), Ukraine (BBC, Amnesty International), Burma (Time Magazine, Human Rights Watch), and South Sudan (NPR, US News). _{Confused? Check our FAQ or ask us for help.}

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