A drone equipped with a mechanism accurately shoots flames to remove a plastic film entangled on the transmission lines in northwest China.

The video was filmed in Urumqi City in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region on April 28.

On April 28, 2024, in Urumchi, Xinjiang, a drone was employed in an innovative operation to ensure power line safety. The unmanned aerial vehicle flew close to a transmission line where a thin plastic film had become dangerously entangled.

To mitigate this hazard, the drone was equipped with a mechanism that allowed it to shoot flames accurately at the film, melting it away without damaging the power line.

This precise and effective use of technology not only removed the obstruction but also demonstrated a novel way to maintain essential infrastructure.