I'm not there vertaloop, so I defer to your comments.
A small machine can be used to sling several different loads around, and release one at each point. Another small machine could be flying around with coordinators ascertaining need and managing the load placements. But that relies on coordination, good comms, etc, etc, few of which I imagine exist. What I was trying to say earlier is that the Military continue to do what you suggest, and as they establish needs, wants, and GPS locations, etc, a machine is used to long line deliver the goods with a specialist long liner because it is so much safer and more efficient. But as the military are generally in charge of these things, they may not think to use this more efficient method.
What are you doing over there Vertaloop? Thanks for the updates, it builds a good picture of the hectic effort going on over there. Keep up the good work.