World's first drone system for fighting lightning protects cities and infrastructure

Japan's NTT boasts that it has designed the world’s first lightning triggering and guidance system that leverages flying drones.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/worlds-first-drone-system-for-fighting-lightning-protects-cities-and-infrastructure

Created 11h | Apr 20, 2025, 1:50:06 PM


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