<ul><li>A team of researchers, led by Toshihiro Somekawa, has developed a drone-powered laser system for monitoring plastic pollution in water systems.</li><li>The system combines hyperspectral Raman imaging and drone-enabled LiDAR technology.</li><li>The low-cost laser system, mounted on a drone, can detect plastic pollution from a distance of nearly 20 feet.</li><li>The technology has potential applications in both marine and land environments for monitoring plastic debris and other purposes.</li></ul>

Drone Powered Laser Tech for Detecting and Reducing Plastic Pollution in the Ocean

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