Static dischargers on airplanes

Static dischargers are used to discharge the plane of any static electricity build-up during flight. You probably have seen these on an airplane and wondered what they're for.

[@gundeep33]

Excellent presentation,

[@eyobabebe7536]

How do you create such beautiful animations? Could you provide us any details?

[@cliffordchase319]

That's the most dramatic soundtrack that static electricity ever got ! Jesus

[@Joyplanes]

Hahaha yeah.

[@Vinay-cx2kn]

Can it be converted into useful energy

[@cardboard9124]

Not enough energy to be worth it