r/interestingasfuck 2d ago

/r/all 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.

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u/certifiedintelligent 2d ago

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

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u/DeathByPetrichor 2d ago

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

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u/nertynot 2d ago

I just saw a picture on here of a tesla plugged into a generator that it was towing down the highway

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u/photosendtrain 2d ago

Don't believe you can actually drive while charging.