Wildlife

Drone news in wildlife: conservation efforts, monitoring programs, technological advancements, and ethical considerations in using drones for wildlife observation.

Bird-Friendly Drone Deliveries Take Flight In Remote Scottish Islands

Bird-Friendly Drone Deliveries Take Flight in Remote Scottish Islands

A groundbreaking drone delivery trial in Scotland’s Orkney Islands has demonstrated that UAV logistics can coexist harmoniously with protected Wildlife. The innovative program, conducted by Windracers, successfully tested cargo deliveries while reportedly proving minimal impact on the islands’ diverse bird…

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NYC Drones Alert Residents About Flood Threats

New York City officials have deployed drones to warn residents about potential flash flooding. Heavy rainfall is expected to hit the city from Tuesday afternoon until midday Wednesday, posing significant flooding risks to low-lying areas and basement dwellers. This innovative…

Ai-Powered Drones Keep Beachgoers Safe From Sharks In California 7

AI-Powered Drones Keep Beachgoers Safe from Sharks in California

SharkEye, a pioneering initiative at the University of California Santa Barbara’s Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory (BOSL), is using drones and Artificial Intelligence to monitor shark activity and protect swimmers at Padaro Beach, California. According to CNN, this innovative approach combines…

Credit To Emma Higgins For The Images: Left: Operating The Drone Above The Forest Canopy. Right: A Drone-Captured Image Of A Survey Plot.

Drones Help Map Temperatures to Boost Reptile Conservation

Innovative Use of Drones in Reptile Conservation Forget Walmart drone deliveries; the latest use for drones might surprise you. Researchers are using drones to map the temperatures at which lizards thrive, a technique that could revolutionize our understanding of reptile…

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