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    Drones vs. animals: Which will win?

    Dec. 15, 2016

    Popular Mechanics has compiled a list of 10 videos that pit technology against nature in a comical, sometimes adorable, battle of the ages.

    What is better than watching a YouTube video of a drone crashing? Watching a YouTube video of an animal attacking and destroying a drone. Popular Mechanics has compiled a list of 10 videos that pit technology against nature in a comical, sometimes adorable, battle of the ages.

    According to Avery Thompson for Popular Mechanics: "We humans may think ourselves masters over nature, but sometimes nature comes along to put us in our place. This is especially true for drones, who often fly where they should fear to tread and learn a harsh lesson."

    To view all of the videos, read "10 Times Drones Dueled With Mother Nature" from Popular Mechanics.

    About the Author

    Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

    Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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