Burcu Balçık and Elvin Çoban’s review on the growing use of drones has sparked interest in their disaster response applications. This study categorizes drone operations into information collection, delivery, and communication network recovery. From an operations research (OR) perspective, the research analyzed problem structures, summarize key characteristics, and review solution approaches. They also identified current literature gaps and suggest future research directions. The study offers comprehensive insights for researchers and practitioners interested in using drones for humanitarian efforts and developing OR-based decision-making tools.