Woolpert and Saildrone have partnered to collect and process bathymetric survey data for NOAA's Ocean Exploration and Office of Coast Survey. The mission supports safe navigation and ocean mapping initiatives, including the National Strategy for Mapping, Exploring, and Characterizing the United States Exclusive Economic Zone and the Seabed 2030 initiative. The … [Read more...] about Woolpert and Saildrone Deploy Autonomous USV for NOAA Seafloor Mapping Near Mariana Islands
Conservation
How a Small Nonprofit Uses Drones to Fight Animal Cruelty: Inside SHARK’s Mission
Animal rights group uses drones to combat abusive situations By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Because cock fighting is illegal in every U.S. state, the gamblers and promoters of this cruel sport most often resort to holding their events behind high fences or in remote rural areas far from the view of critical eyes. However, thanks to the efforts of Showing Animals … [Read more...] about How a Small Nonprofit Uses Drones to Fight Animal Cruelty: Inside SHARK’s Mission
Drones in Disaster: Why Coordination Saves Lives
Communication, cooperation keys to successful drone disaster response by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill As unmanned aircraft are increasingly used as tools in response to natural disasters, there is a growing need for better communication and cooperation among federal and state and local emergency responders, private company volunteers, casual drone pilots and the … [Read more...] about Drones in Disaster: Why Coordination Saves Lives
Garuda Aerospace Deploys Free Drone Surveillance to Protect Olive Ridley Turtles
New initiative aims to combat illegal fishing and support conservation along Chennai's coastline. Garuda Aerospace has announced a three-month initiative to protect endangered Olive Ridley turtles along Chennai’s coastline. In partnership with the Tree Foundation and the Tamil Nadu Departments of Forest and Fisheries, the company is offering free drone surveillance to combat … [Read more...] about Garuda Aerospace Deploys Free Drone Surveillance to Protect Olive Ridley Turtles
Drones Detect Endangered Koalas in Australia’s Waulinbakh Wildlife Sanctuary
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 in the … [Read more...] about Drones Detect Endangered Koalas in Australia’s Waulinbakh Wildlife Sanctuary
