The image of a flame throwing drone in Haikou has gone viral, being reported by news media all over the world.
BURNING RUBBISH: the drone operated by Hainan Power Grid Corporation shoots flames at rubbish trapped on power lines, in Haikou, Hainan province, China. It’s the first reported case of drones being used as airborne flame throwers to clear rubbish from power lines which otherwise would have been a tricky and dangerous operation. Photograph: Reuters
According to a report by Guangzhou Daily, this drone model is the first of its kind in the world, developed by the Power Supply Bureau of Guangzhou for power line maintenance.
