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Drone news in wildlife: conservation efforts, monitoring programs, technological advancements, and ethical considerations in using drones for wildlife observation.
Tech Meets Predator: Alligator Snaps at Underwater Drone
When it comes to Florida’s most notorious predator, the alligator, it seems nothing is off-limits – not even the drones operated by the local sheriff’s marine unit. These powerful reptiles have long been feared for their unpredictable attacks, with humans…
Response to Proposed DJI Ban, House Bill 2864, and the Countering CCP Drones Act
You may already be aware of the ongoing attempts to restrict the use of DJI drones in the United States. Last year, we faced House Bill H6572, which has re-emerged this year as House Bill H2864. This legislation, proposed under…
Whale Watchers Warned: Fly Drones Responsibly During Migration Season
As the annual spectacle of whale migration off the south coast of Western Australia unfolds between May and October, photography enthusiasts are eager to capture these majestic creatures. However, marine biologist Joshua Smith has reminded drone users to maintain a…
Drones Revolutionize Oyster Reef Surveying with Efficiency and Accuracy
In early 2021, a drone flew at about 100 feet over the Gulf waters at a speed of 13 mph while emitting 700,000 laser pulses per second as it surveyed an oyster reef off the Big Bend Coast of Western…
Drones’ Impact on Grazing Horses Studied by Researchers
As drones become increasingly popular across various industries, including agriculture, concerns have arisen among horse owners and ranchers about their impact on grazing horses. To address this issue, researchers at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, conducted a study, recently…
15 Best Mavic 3 Pro Reviews on Youtube
Yesterday, DJI officially released the DJI Mavic 3 Pro camera drone with a triple-lens setup. Here are the 15 best reviews that we could find on Youtube about this new drone. Enjoy! DJI MAVIC 3 PRO Review – More Cameras…
Drone Operators Cautioned: Steer Clear of Wildlife Harassment
State wildlife authorities have warned drone operators in Nebraska, reminding them that using drones to harass, disturb, or closely observe wildlife is strictly prohibited by law. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has highlighted that both state and federal laws…
Blue sUAS Problems and Florida DMS Secretary Accused of Pimping for Skydio
During a Senate Committee meeting in March, several first responders explained the problems with Blue sUAS, and Florida DMS Secretary Pedro Allende was accused of pimping for US-based dronemaker Skydio by Senator Jason Pizzo (D-FL). The Florida Senate Committee meeting…
You Want to Fly a Drone in Your State Park? You need This!
When I first started flying drones, one of my biggest questions, every time I flew, was, would it be okay for me to be flying here? Am I going to get in trouble? Who’s going to bother me and am…
Low-Flying Drones Harass Endangered Belugas, Study Finds
According to a new study that was published in the journal Marine Mammal Science, drones flying at low altitudes are harassing beluga whales that live in the St. Lawrence Estuary in the Canadian province of Quebec. The research was conducted…
Oregon bill aims to restrict drones in local parks
A bill that could allow Oregon cities and counties to limit the use of drones in parks is scheduled for a hearing on Wednesday in Salem. Current Oregon law does not allow local governments to regulate drones, but Senate Bill…
Researchers use dead birds to make spy drones to monitor wildlife
In a study that was presented at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics SciTech 2023 Forum in January, a group of researchers disclosed how they successfully developed spy drones from the bodies of stuffed dead birds. Spy drones made…