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DJI Mavic Air 2 captures spectacular video of migrating pelicans

Drone pilot from Israel was recently flying his new DJI Mavic Air 2 when he accidentally captured spectacular footage of migrating pelicans.

Wiebe de JagerNov 13

Wildlife

Autonomous drones count Antarctic penguin colonies in record time

Now, with special software, called POPCORN and autonomous drones, they can cut down the survey time of wildlife to a mere three hours.

Haye KestelooNov 11

Wildlife

Drone captures shark swimming at high speed off the coast of Capo Beach

Off the coast of Capo Beach in California, Photographer Matt Larmand's drone captures a shark swimming at a very high speed. Although it...

Haye KestelooNov 10

Drones for Good

Off-the-shelf drones to detect dangerous jellyfish in Australia

Off-the-shelf drones are tested in Australia to see if they can be used to detect dangerous jellyfish. the research project focuses on the...

Haye KestelooOct 31

Wildlife

Drone captures fisherman’s close encounter with a great white shark – video

No wonder that the Australian fisherman in a kayak freaked out when he saw this great white shark. 2020 is apparently the worst year...

Haye KestelooOct 22

Drones for Good

Seed drones used by WWF to boost koala gum trees after Australia wildfires

Specialized seed drones are now used in a test program to drop seeds to boost koala numbers by regenerating bushland with gum trees. The...

Haye KestelooOct 21

Dolphin reproductive research aided by drones from the University of Hawai'i

Drones for Good

Drones help dolphin reproductive research at University of Hawai’i

Drones aid the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa’s Marine Mammal Research Program (MMRP) and Dolphin Quest as they are conducting a scientific study aimed at better understanding the health of dolphin populations.

Haye KestelooSep 17

U.S. Fish & Wildlife uses a drone to monitor Skagit Wildlife Area habitat

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Washington State uses drone to monitor Skagit Wildlife Area habitat

Fish & Wildlife Service used a drone to monitor Skagit Wildlife Area habitat in Washington collecting photos of 1,200 acres of tidal marshes.

Haye KestelooSep 10

Wildlife

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