A Japanese startup has made a drone with clawed arms that can lift heavy objects and perform operations that require dexterity, such as cutting through cables and flipping switches.

The "world's first dual robot arm large-format drone" weighs 20kg, can carry objects as heavy as 10kg, and has a flight time of up to 30 minutes. .

From drone maker Prodrone, the PD6B-AW-ARM is designed for conducting "hands-on" tasks "in places where it would be too dangerous for humans", including high altitudes. For example, it can pick up cargo and hazardous objects, cut cables, flip switches, turn dials, and transport life-saving equipment.