
Drone Airlifts Flood Survivor to Safety — But the Operation Would Be Illegal in Most Countries
On July 6, 2025, a heavy-lift cargo drone rescued a truck driver stranded atop a tanker during Typhoon Maysak flooding in Guangxi, China, by carrying him suspended in a harness over raging floodwaters. The operation — while successful — would be illegal in almost every jurisdiction worldwide, reigniting debate over emergency exceptions for drone regulations.
Source: DroneXL









