Drones Help During Hazardous Chemical SpillsFor a variety of causes, hazardous or radioactive compounds can escape into the environment. Factory or power plant failures, spills during transit, and even terrorist strikes are some of the causes. In these and similar situations, determining the extent of the harm and giving relief must be done quickly and efficiently. CBRNE (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive) incidents put individuals in danger, not only for those who are exposed to dangerous chemicals in the region, but also for relief personnel. A massive earthquake struck Japan in March 2011, causing a tsunami that wreaked havoc on the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power facility. Because of the amount of toxic radioactive material discharged, the devastation necessitated a full-scale evacuation. Drones were launched into the air and onto the ground as soon as possible to evaluate the extent of the damage. These autonomous vehicles were able to assist in monitoring for radiation exposure, restoring wrecked regions, and rebuilding activities, all while keeping relief personnel safe from nuclear fallout.