Hi-tech helps fight floods in East China

HEFEI－Li Fangbo had a new companion while fighting floods this year－a drone.

As he maneuvered a boat through the water on rescue operations, the drone was flying overhead in a supporting role.

"The drone is able to get into dangerous zones quickly and detect whether there is anyone trapped and whether the rescue route is safe or not," said Li, a drone operator from the Wuhu detachment of the armed police corps in Anhui province.