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However, the experiment was not without challenges. A loud crack was heard, and a portion of the drone's protective cage melted due to the enormous energy involved. Nonetheless, the drone continued to function properly, demonstrating its resilience. The cage serves as metallic shielding that diverts the electric current away from the drone, allowing it to distribute the energy in all directions, effectively neutralizing the magnetic fields produced by the discharge.
Remarkably, tests have shown that the drone can withstand currents of up to 150,000 amperes, which is five times higher than the average current of a natural lightning strike, without any failures. The success of this experiment may open new avenues for harnessing and storing lightning energy.