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Highflying fire drones tackle towering inferno during drill

The drones operated continuously thanks to a tethered power and fluid supply.

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Firefighting services in Shenzhen, China, have staged a fire drill using tethered drones to battle a simulated high-rise blaze.

Hovering more than 200 meters above ground, the drones operated continuously thanks to a tethered power and fluid supply.

(Xinhua via SWNS)

Built from carbon fiber, each drone can carry an impressive 350kg payload and unleash powerful streams of water or foam up to 30 meters.

(Xinhua via SWNS)

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