# China Tests an Autonomous Flying Lifebuoy in a Hangzhou Water Rescue Drill

The craft flies to a person in the water, lands on the surface, supports their weight while rescuers approach, and returns to shore on its own.

- Published: 2026-08-23T06:19:43.709Z
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- Sources: [Polylog editors](https://polylog.news), [Global Times](https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202608/1368729.shtml), [Interesting Engineering](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/didiok-makings-ty3r-rescue-drone)

Chinese state media reported this month that an autonomous flying rescue device was tested in a drill in Hangzhou. In the demonstration, the machine took off from shore, flew to a person in the water, landed on the surface and stayed stable…

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