Can you hear me now? A stranded driver sent his cellphone up with a drone to get a better signal. Rescuers got the message and were able to locate him and another driver who also got stuck. Via Outside:

On March 5, search and rescue crews in Lane County, Oregon, published the tale of a stranded motorist who used rope, his cell phone, and an aerial drone to send an SOS message that ultimately led to his rescue. The incident occurred on January 30. Authorities have not released the man’s name.

The man was traveling with an aerial drone. The following day, he tied his cellphone to the drone and typed out a text message to a friend that explained his ordeal and location. The man then flew the drone several hundred feet into the air with the phone attached.

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