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The aquatic drones tackling water pollution

Most of us are familiar with drones that fly, but could aquatic drones be part of the solution to tackling water pollution?

A trial is currently under way on Scotland's canals using remotely controlled vessels fitted with special sensors that measure the health of the water. It's hoped in time they could even be used to clean the water.

Our Innovation Correspondent Laura Goodwin reports.

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The Nine12/07/2019

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