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Thermal UAV Surveys Confirm Vital Koala Habitat, Marking a Conservation Milestone in MidCoast NSW by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Researchers working in Australia’s new Waulinbakh Wildlife Sanctuary, located three hours from Sydney on the traditional land of the Worimi people, recently discovered the presence of a young Koala joey cuddling with its mother […]
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Kumoh Institute of Technology’s drone-based system coordinates with ground vehicles to prevent animal crossings and reduce roadkill, potentially saving millions of animals worldwide. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab The South Korean research and development university Kumoh Institute of Technology recently applied for a new patent for an innovative use of UAVs- keeping wildlife […]
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Innovative UAV Design Allows Scientists to Collect Biological Samples from Dolphins Without Disturbing Them by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magil Scientists studying dolphins have long been confounded by the problem of how to assess the health of these animals in the wild. But thanks to a drone-based system designed by researchers in Texas and Oklahoma, […]
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In this DRONELIFE Exclusive: What if we consider drones as community entities and assets, rather than just robots flying in the sky delivering goods and services? DRONELIFE is honored to publish this guest post by Salima Bhimani, Alphabet’s first Chief Strategist and Director for Inclusive Technology, Business, and Leaders from 2017. DRONELIFE neither accepts nor […]
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In an exciting new development in ecological restoration, researchers from the Monash Warwick Alliance have published a ground-breaking study in the Journal of People and Nature that explores the integration of drones into forest restoration efforts. The study, a collaborative international effort led by researchers Coldrey and Thompson, marks a significant first in understanding stakeholder […]
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Snotbot’ creators develop new use for drones in whale research The second in a trilogy of articles on innovative drones for conservation. Explore the first article, on drones saving island ecosystems here. All images courtesy Ocean Alliance. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Ocean Alliance, the scientific research and conservation group that pioneered the use […]
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Drones help provide environmentally friendly solution to save island ecosystems By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill All images courtesy Island Conservation, used with permission. Many island communities throughout the world face enormous challenges, from rising sea levels to the introduction of non-native species that can destroy fragile ecosystems. An international non-governmental organization is using drone […]
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