This Man Is Changing The Autumn Game With His Patio-Cleaning Drone

The drone might be happy to help, it's difficult to tell.

This is Mike Schreurs, a 32-year-old videographer from Holladay, Utah.

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Faced with the constant battle against autumn leaves collecting on his patio, Schreurs became a man with a plan.

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A man with an unusual plan.

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A man with an unusual plan, and a drone.

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"I came up with the idea a few days ago while practising with my drone," Schreurs told BuzzFeed News. "I noticed some leaves being pushed around and was giddy like a kid."

"On Sunday, I looked out the window and saw more leaves on the patio so I grabbed my camera and thought about making a funny short about leaves and using your drone."

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The pioneering idea hasn't caught on yet in Schreurs' area but one neighbour was "enthralled" by the flying robot.

"A FedEx delivery driver asked for a demo one day last week."

If you're looking to get your drone handy with the housework, Schreurs has some wise advice for you:

"Not all leaves will be as easily swayed by a drone. Flying low, use light control on the stick and be careful to not hit anything or anyone. And buy a better broom."