A Chinese earthquake rescue team deployed drones to light up the night and aid search and rescue operations after the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar.

[u/Red_Lotus_Alchemist]

[u/BrentButler]

That’s a straightforward and clever use of a new technology. I’m curious what the usable flight time would be.

[u/certifiedintelligent → u/BrentButler]

They’re tethered, so they can fly and light as long as the generator on the ground runs.

[u/DeathByPetrichor → u/certifiedintelligent]

That’s… freaking brilliant. Why has this not been done before? Tethered drone seems like a fantastic idea for increased flight duration for security or time lapses

[u/turtlelore2 → u/DeathByPetrichor]

What would you need it for except for emergencies like this?