Operation to move materials for solar power project earns praise for environmental benefits, sparks speculation about tech’s military use

The feat drew widespread attention online after news reports noted the labour-saving benefits of unmanned aerial systems, with headlines declaring that workers had moved the materials “while reclining in lounge chairs”.

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