Researchers at the University of Canterbury have developed a drone capable of cutting limbs off trees up to 60mm (roughly 2 inches) in width. Drone tech is really taking off. I wonder what else they can be used for?
https://www.odt.co.nz/rural-life/industry-impressed-chainsaw-drone-work
"It’s working so well now that we have got funding for commercialisation, so I expect it to be commercialised next year."
Advances in electric chainsaw technology with small electric motors and improving battery technology had assisted the drone development, he said.
