In flood-stricken areas, a single minute can be the difference between life and death.

In China, drones are now being deployed ahead of rescue boats, playing a vital role in emergency operations.

A large unmanned drone is seen lifting a resident stranded in a flooded area into the air.

This scene was captured in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, which suffered significant flood damage due to the influence of Typhoon Maysak.

Recently, civilian drones in this region have been utilized not only for search operations and the transport of relief supplies but also for rescue missions to move stranded residents to safety.

While current regulations do not permit drones to carry people, it is reported that this was an exceptional operation given the life-or-death nature of the disaster situation.

As large-scale floods become more frequent due to climate change, advanced drones are gaining attention as a new solution for disaster rescue.

(Source: Reddit @skywalker326, Instagram @iopponews, @nonproweather)