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manhole covers
Coverage of manhole covers in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- Groups seen entering manholes in Brooklyn, Queens prompt safety concerns
Residents in Brooklyn and Queens are monitoring streets after surveillance videos showed groups removing manhole covers and entering underground tunnels. Authorities are investigating the incidents reported in both boroughs.