How Will Drones Help Reduce Chinese Smog?

China is facing a problem that’s only growing worse – smog covering its high-density population areas. People are having trouble breathing and those affected by other respiratory ailments are finding it hard to live near industry-packed locations. The government has proclaimed war against pollution and in an effort to reduce harmful emissions from industries operating near or even in cities; they’ve launched drones to scout the area. 

However, the story goes further than that. Recently, evidence has surfaced that the Chinese government also uses certain drones in an effort to reduce pollution with a more hands-on approach. By dispersing certain chemicals in the air, the China Meteorological Administration hopes to reduce smog and fog in cities within the country. The chemical catalysts would neutralize harmful substances in the air and let the Chinese people breathe fresh, clean air. Or will they?

The reports are rather new, so is the AVIC (Aviation Industry Corp of China) and Chinese Government acknowledgment of this technique. There are no studies backing up the potency of the chemicals released in the air – those so-called ‘catalysts’, along with what their effect would be on human health.

While the drones, say AVIC, can be used for other purposes like agricultural seeding, rescue missions and even surveying industries that don’t meet the pollution restriction standards, it’s too early to say that their task to reduce pollution is a healthy, safe and even functional one.

Only time will tell whether the drones will manage to reduce pollution. And even if they do, more time will be needed to determine the health impact on humans and other animals (pets, wildlife, etc.). For now, around 100 hours of test flights have been carried by the unmanned drones equipped with a gliding parachute.

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