Arctic 'spider' drone battles ice and winds to clear live power lines of frozen ice
Published date: Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:32:53 +0700This is the moment a robotic 'Spider' drone battles Arctic winds to smash ice from high-voltage power lines during a high-risk test in Russia's frozen north.
Reports on February 12 said the operation took place in the Murmansk Region, north-western Russia.
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Murmansk, Russia |
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12/02/2026 |
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Partner Agency |
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VRP176047 |
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Duration: 01:16 |
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Rating: News safe |
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