China Turns to Drones as Snowstorms Disrupt Farms and Factories

China Turns to Drones as Snowstorms Disrupt Farms and Factories

As snow piles up across parts of China, drones are helping clear roofs and greenhouses, creating a short winter boom for operators.

Chinese growers use drones to protect greenhouses from snow damage

As a recent heavy snowfall affected greenhouse facilities in central China's Henan Province, farmers in Shangqiu City turned to plant-protection drones, using the powerful downdraft generated by these aircraft to clear snow from greenhouse roofs. This innovative approach allowed the farmers to deal with…