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Drone news in wildlife: conservation efforts, monitoring programs, technological advancements, and ethical considerations in using drones for wildlife observation.
DJI Matrice 4T Review – $7,000 Drone That Saves Lives!
This is DJI’s latest enterprise flagship, the Matrice 4T, and it comes with four different cameras: a wide-angle camera, a 3× optical zoom, a 7× optical zoom, and a thermal camera for nighttime operations, search and rescue, and more. It…
Drones Most Effective Tool for Deterring Grizzly Bears from Human Areas Study Shows
Montana wildlife officials have demonstrated that drones are significantly more effective than traditional methods for safely managing grizzly bear encounters near human settlements, according to new research published in Frontiers in Conservation Science. The groundbreaking study, conducted by Wesley Sarmento…
Bio-inspired LisRaptor Drone Revolutionizes Flight Control with Avian Engineering
EPFL researchers have achieved a significant breakthrough in bio-inspired drone design with their LisRaptor project, which mimics the sophisticated flight mechanics of the Northern Goshawk. This development, revealed in conjunction with their earlier RAVEN project, represents a substantial advance in…
National Parks Welcome Filmmakers Under New Explore Act, But Drone Restrictions Remain
The U.S. National Park Service (NPS) has significantly eased restrictions on filming and photography within national parks under the newly enacted Explore Act, signed into law in January 2025. However, the legislation explicitly maintains the existing ban on drone operations…
Thermal DJI M30 Drone Locates Missing Dog in 45 Minutes After Three-Day Search
A thermal drone operator in Virginia demonstrated the growing capabilities of infrared search technology by reportedly locating a missing 17-year-old dog in under an hour after traditional search methods had failed for three days according to. The successful rescue highlights…
Drones Reveal Dramatic Decline in Humpback Whale Population Through Revolutionary Aerial Study
Drone technology is revolutionizing marine mammal research, with a groundbreaking five-year study using unmanned aerial vehicles to track dramatic changes in humpback whale populations across Hawaiian and Alaskan waters. The comprehensive research, published in The Journal of Physiology, demonstrates how…
Collision Between Bird and DJI Drone Results in Commercial Vehicle Damage
A commercial moving truck sustained damage in Georgetown, South Carolina, after an airborne incident involving a DJI drone and a bird led to an unexpected collision. The incident, reported to Georgetown Police Department, occurred near 1245 North Fraser Street when…
Ancient Fish-Trapping Canals Discovered by Drone Archaeology in Belize
A groundbreaking archaeological discovery using drones and Google Earth has revealed an intricate 4,000-year-old network of fish-trapping canals in Belize’s Yucatán peninsula, according to research published in Science Advances. Aerial Technology Reveals Hidden History The research team used drone technology…
Drones Prove Highly Effective at Deterring Grizzly Bears in Montana, Study Shows
Wildlife experts have found a surprising new use for drones – scaring away grizzly bears from human settlements and livestock. In Montana, research shows drones are outperforming traditional hazing methods, with a remarkable 91% success rate in keeping bears away…
Drone Disrupts Protected Bird Colony, Forces Mass Exodus from California Park
A reckless drone incident scattered a large colony of protected white-tailed kites from their winter roost at Meadow Park in San Luis Obispo, California, according to The Tribune. Drone Incident Causes Immediate Impact On October 24, a drone flew directly…
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…
Walmart Launches Drone Delivery Fleet in Fort Worth, Partners with Wing for Rapid 65mph Deliveries
A Walmart Supercenter in Fort Worth has rolled out an ambitious drone delivery program, deploying 18 drones to serve customers within a six-mile radius. The initiative is part of a larger partnership between Walmart and Wing that spans 11 locations…