Ever thought drones were just for cool aerial shots? Think again! Meet Zhou Guojun, a drone operator from east China's Ganzhou City, who's taking tea delivery to new heights—literally! 🚁🍵
During the bustling tea-picking season, Zhou operates multiple drones to transport freshly picked tea leaves from the lush mountain plantations straight to the processing factories. The result? Super fresh tea with less damage and way more flavor! Talk about a game-changer for tea lovers everywhere. 🌱✨
But how did Zhou get into this high-flying gig? With a lifelong dream of taking to the skies, he discovered the drone industry back in 2016. In true go-getter fashion, he used his spare time to learn the ropes and earned his civil unmanned aircraft operator license (Class IV). Now, he's not just flying drones—he's revolutionizing how things get from point A to point B! 🚀
Operating drones isn't all fun and games, though. Zhou often manages several drones at once, eyes glued to the ground station interface, fingers ready to make split-second adjustments. \"During the rainy season when the weather is more changeable, I have to make emergency responses based on safety assessment, such as returning along the original route or making a landing at a nearby place,\" he says.
Zhou's skills aren't just for delivering tea. One time, he helped transport blood, cutting down delivery time from one hour to just 10 minutes! 🩸⚡ \"It felt worth it,\" Zhou recalls, knowing his quick actions could help save lives.
As cool as it sounds, drone operating is serious business. \"We need to keep an eye on the ground operating system,\" Zhou explains. \"Staring down all day, my eyes will unconsciously tear because we are not only operating one drone, but often several or dozens of them, and the details of each drone must be closely watched.\"
Zhou's story is a perfect blend of passion, technology, and the desire to make a difference. Next time you sip on some fresh tea, think of the drones soaring over China's mountains and the operators like Zhou making it all possible! ☕🚁
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
