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heavy-duty drones

Coverage of heavy-duty drones in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 13 · 01:00 UTCMost recent: Jul 14 · 05:04 UTC
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Recent coverage
  • TECHNOLOGYJul 14 · 05:04 UTCSCMP CHINA
    Viral photos of heavy-duty drones rescuing China’s flood victims spark debate

    Photos of heavy-duty drones rescuing flood victims in China's Guangxi region have gone viral, highlighting the country's shift from low-tech disaster response methods to advanced drone technology. The deployment of drones reflects China's rapid tech advancements in handling emergencies like rainstorms and floods.

  • TECHNOLOGYJun 13 · 01:00 UTCSCMP CHINA
    Can 150kg drones carry cement and bricks? Hong Kong is putting them to the test

    Hong Kong’s Development Bureau will test 150kg drones to carry construction materials like cement and manhole covers across six sites over 12 months. The trial, conducted with two unnamed companies, aims to assess the drones' viability for construction tasks and other applications such as drain clearing.