Indonesian farmer uses agricultural drone for transportation

On July 9, 2026, social media footage featuring an Indonesian farmer went viral. The video shows the man hovering several meters above the ground while holding onto a large agricultural drone. The incident occurred over farmland in the Java region. While these drones are typically designed for precision agriculture, such as crop spraying or seed dispersal, the man repurposed the device as an improvised transport vehicle. The footage has garnered millions of views and thousands of comments online. While media reports describe the journey as a successful trip to a destination, the safety and legality of such drone use remain unaddressed.