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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

Haye KestelooApr 8

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.

Canada

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

Haye KestelooMar 11

Oregon

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.

Haye KestelooFeb 22

United States

Researchers use dead birds to make spy drones to monitor wildlife

A group of researchers disclosed how they successfully developed spy drones from the bodies of stuffed dead birds. The unmanned aircraft...

Haye KestelooFeb 16

Drone Research

Research drone collects samples of genetic material from treetops

To assist ecologists in monitoring and compiling a database of biodiversity, researchers has developed a specialized research drone that can collect

Haye KestelooJan 25

New Zealand

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 made a drone with artificial intelligence that can find and track dolphins that are close…

Haye KestelooJan 19

Australia

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. A short, one-second video clip...

Haye KestelooJan 7

South Africa

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

Haye KestelooOct 7

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