A six-propeller clawed machine swooping down from the sky might sound like something from your nightmares, but one day, drones of this kind could help to save lives. Japanese firm Prodrone has revealed a new craft equipped with two robotic arms – each with a pincer-like claw at the end. The large-format drone is capable of carrying 44-pound loads and can fly for up to 30 minutes across long distances, giving it potential to retrieve hazardous materials or even assist rescue missions by dropping lifesaving buoys at sea. Japanese firm Prodrone has revealed a new craft equipped with two robotic arms – each with a pincer-like claw at the end. In a video demonstrating the PD6B-AW-ARM drone's capabilities, Prodrone reveals how the craft can use its massive claws to pick up chairs, carry a lifeguard buoy, and even perch on a narrow railing.