“Hardcore Grandma” goes viral streaming her UAV drone skills to manage farm

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A woman in China, nicknamed the “Hardcore Grandma,” is becoming popular online for using a drone to help her with farm work.

Livestreaming is often associated with video games on platforms like Twitch and YouTube, but it’s grown to include much more than just gaming these days.

If you check out platforms like Twitch, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, you’ll see people live streaming a wide variety of things, from sports analysis and political updates to tech tutorials and building projects.

I just came across the coolest story! There’s this 82-year-old woman in China named Dai Shuying, and she’s become a bit of an online sensation. She’s using a drone to help with her farm – planting seeds and even managing her rice fields! It’s amazing to see someone her age embracing technology like that, and honestly, it’s super inspiring.

Dai Shuying goes viral with drone streams on farm

Known as ‘Hardcore Grandma,’ she’s been piloting a large drone her grandson gifted them to spread fertilizer on their farm.

According to the South China Morning Post, Shuying has gained over 200,000 followers on her Douyin and WeChat accounts, collectively known as “Old Farmer, Gratefully Loved.” She shares a variety of content, including drone footage and live cooking streams.

She explained that the drone allows them to farm all 600 mu of land in a single day, saving both time and physical labor. “I’m very happy with how things are going,” she said. “I get to work on the farm with my children, and we’re earning more money than we used to. At over 80 years old, it’s wonderful to be able to experience so much.”

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In December, People’s Daily Online reported that Shuying was earning approximately 100,000 yuan (about $14,000) annually from its online activities.

My grandmother’s popular short videos started attracting farmers who sent her their produce, hoping she’d feature it. She’s made it easier for them to sell – they can now sell directly from their homes instead of having to go to markets, my grandson explained.

He mentioned she’s still a bit shy, but enjoys helping to showcase their local rice and represent where they’re from.

Dai’s videos have brought visitors to his village, Laomei, and he’s become well-known there thanks to the internet.

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2026-01-19 14:50