{"id":61786,"date":"2025-09-10T11:51:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T15:51:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rudebaguette.com\/?p=61786"},"modified":"2025-09-09T04:20:34","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T08:20:34","slug":"these-flying-machines-redirect-deadly-bolts-using-2000-volt-wire-system-while-scientists-plan-energy-capture-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rudebaguette.com\/en\/2025\/09\/these-flying-machines-redirect-deadly-bolts-using-2000-volt-wire-system-while-scientists-plan-energy-capture-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"These Flying Machines Redirect Deadly Bolts Using 2,000-Volt Wire System While Scientists Plan Energy Capture Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"
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  • \u26a1 NTT<\/strong> uses drones to attract and redirect lightning away from urban areas, reducing infrastructure damage.<\/li>\n
  • \ud83d\udd27 The system combines a protective cage and an active lightning-triggering mechanism using a conductive wire.<\/li>\n
  • \ud83d\udcca Tests show promising results, with the system withstanding strikes five times stronger than average lightning.<\/li>\n
  • \ud83c\udf06 NTT aims to protect entire cities and explore capturing lightning energy for future use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

    Lightning strikes have long been a formidable natural force, causing significant damage every year. In regions like France and Japan, lightning-induced fires and other damages rack up millions and billions in costs, respectively. This persistent issue has spurred innovation, leading companies like NTT, a Japanese telecommunications giant, to explore unconventional solutions. Their latest venture involves using drones to actively attract and guide lightning strikes away from vulnerable infrastructure. This approach could revolutionize how we protect urban environments from this unpredictable phenomenon.<\/p>\n

    The Fusion of Two Technologies<\/h2>\n

    NTT’s innovative approach combines two key technologies aimed at mitigating lightning damage. Firstly, a protective cage surrounding the drone acts as a shield, preventing damage even when the drone is struck by lightning. Made from conductive metal, the cage disperses the lightning’s electrical current radially, neutralizing the intense magnetic fields generated. This design minimizes electromagnetic interference, ensuring the drone’s components remain unaffected by the lightning strike.<\/p>\n

    The second part of the system involves actively triggering lightning by manipulating the electric field around the drone. This is achieved by connecting the drone to the ground using a conductive wire. By positioning drones strategically beneath storm clouds, NTT can initiate lightning strikes in a controlled manner, guiding them safely away from sensitive areas. This dual-technology approach offers a promising solution to a long-standing natural challenge.<\/p>\n

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