Zhongshan launched a citywide sanitation campaign from August 8 to 10, during which Dachong, Sanjiao, Huangpu and East District pioneered the use of drones for disinfection.

In East District, a drone conducts mosquito eradication over a vacant lot.

Staff unload a drone from a vehicle.

An operator remotely pilots the drone for precision mosquito control.

The drone touches down for a refill as curious passersby observe the operation.

Drones are used to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds in neglected sanitation zones.

Following a pre-programmed flight path, the drone disinfects an unoccupied fenced lot. (Photo by Wen Bo)