But scientists want to go a step further and figure out a way to capture all electricity for use
- Deadly lightning could soon be a worry of the past thanks to a new power-hungry drone that may generate free electricity in future. A clever hi-tech bot has been designed to trigger and guide lightning in an effort to reduce damage on the ground that costs billions in repairs every year.
But they're not suitable for some structures, such as wind turbines or football stadiums. To overcome this, Japanese firm Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation have made a special drone. It's protected by a lightning-resistant cage to prevent the drone from being instantly fried to death and can harness electric field fluctuations. Researchers have now revealed that they successfully tested the gizmo between December 2024 and January 2025. They used a device to monitor the electric field from the ground in the mountainous Hamada City, where it sniffed out thunderclouds. On December 13, their lightning drone was then launched 300 meters into the sky with a long conductive wire connected to a high voltage ground switch.The loud strike was so powerful that it melted part of the drone's protective cage - but the drone itself was still able to hover on without any damage. It's hoped that the system will eventually be used to shield cities from lightning strikes by safely flying them away from highly populated areas. But scientists want to go a step further and figure out a way to capture all that electricity for use.Private equity CVC to invest in 'Royal Match' developer Dream GamesStocks stumble as uncertainty prevails over PSXPahalgam False Flag, India's ruling BJP and opposition Congress clash US President Donald Trump's refusal to attend the NATO summit raises fears of a split in the NATO security alliance, global mediaPahalgam False Flag, Another Indian MLA Exposes BJP's Intentions
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