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Drone news in wildlife: conservation efforts, monitoring programs, technological advancements, and ethical considerations in using drones for wildlife observation.
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…
Research drone collects samples of genetic material from treetops
In order to assist ecologists in monitoring and compiling a database of biodiversity, a group of researchers has developed a specialized research drone that can collect genetic material from trees. The team has high hopes that they will be able…
BVLOS drone project to track Maui dolphins approved by CAA
In New Zealand, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has given its approval to a drone project that will use fixed-wing drones to monitor Maui dolphins beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS). MAUI63 is a non-profit group that works on wildlife technology. They have already…
Curious eagle in Australia snatches camera drone from the air
A drone enthusiast in Australia gets a cheeky selfie from a curious eagle who stole his camera drone from the sky. Matthew Wood was using a drone to take aerial photos of the scenery in the Pioneer Valley, west of…
Drone video captures orcas killing and feasting on great white sharks
According to scientists, the orcas’ behavior captured in a drone video in South Africa was never before seen in such detail. Scientists have released results indicating that orcas hunt great white sharks after the marine animal was seen on video…
Oceans Unmanned uses drones to track pollution in Indian and Pacific Oceans
Oceans Unmanned, a non-profit group located in California, employs drones to monitor and track pollution in both the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Oceans Unmanned is collaborating with Melissa Schiele, a Ph.D. researcher at Loughborough University’s School of Mechanical, Electrical, and…
Remember SnotBot? Now they use drones to tag whales as well!
Remember the SnotBot? A few years ago, the Ocean Alliance used a DJI Inspire 2 drone to collect snot from whales. At the time, it was recognized as one of the more innovative uses of drones. Now, we learn that…
Illegal drone flight over bird rest area with a DJI Mini 3 Pro leaves British conservation association furious
An illegal drone flight over a resting area for migratory birds has sparked outrage from a local British conservation association. The DJI Mini 3 Pro drone flew over 150 golden plovers, causing an instant panic as they had just landed…
