Abstract
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles has experienced very rapid development in recent years. The aim of the study was to analyse the opinion on the use of unmanned aircraft for the emergency medical services and possibly in what activities they can be used.
Methods: The survey was conducted using semi-structured interviews. The principles of grounded theory were used for the analysis of the interviews.
Results: The analysis of the interviews identified 3 topics: (1) Experience from the integrated rescue system (IRS); (2) Perspectives on possible use - advantages and disadvantages; (3) Risks and complications associated with drones. Conclusions: Respondents generally did not recommend the inclusion of unmanned aerial vehicles in the equipment of emergency medical services, but suggest closer cooperation within the IRS, thanks to which unmanned aircraft can be used rationally by all organisations of IRS.