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Japan Has Successfully Used Drones to Trigger and Guide Lightning Strikes — Announcing a New Era of Storm Control


The system, designed to enhance protection for critical infrastructures, has proven its ability to withstand the immense force of lightning strikes while maintaining stable flight.

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