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- … [Read more...] about Innovative UAV Patent Aims to Protect Wildlife from Becoming Roadkill
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Drones Take Dolphin Research to New Heights
Innovative UAV Design Allows Scientists to Collect Biological Samples from Dolphins Without Disturbing Them by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill 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, scientists may soon … [Read more...] about Drones Take Dolphin Research to New Heights
Advancing Drone Technology Through the Lens of Responsible Innovation and AI: DRONELIFE Exclusive Op-Ed
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 makes … [Read more...] about Advancing Drone Technology Through the Lens of Responsible Innovation and AI: DRONELIFE Exclusive Op-Ed
Ground-breaking Study Explores How Drones are Transforming Ecological Restoration
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 … [Read more...] about Ground-breaking Study Explores How Drones are Transforming Ecological Restoration
Ocean Alliance Develops New Use for Drones in Whale Research: Non-invasive Tagging
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 of … [Read more...] about Ocean Alliance Develops New Use for Drones in Whale Research: Non-invasive Tagging