In this guest post, Vanessa Trout, Executive Director of the White River Conservation District, describes how rural conservation districts in Colorado are using drone technology to support agriculture, watershed management, and land stewardship. Her article explores how practical drone applications can help small communities monitor and manage natural resources more … [Read more...] about How Rural Colorado Is Putting Drones to Work for Conservation
Conservation
Designed to Fly Like a Falcon, RoBird Takes Aim at Crop-Damaging Birds
From Airports to Agriculture: RoBird Finds New Role Protecting Crops Flapping-wing drone technology expands from bird-strike prevention to agricultural crop protection A drone designed to imitate one of nature's most effective predators is finding new applications beyond airport runways. According to a recent report from ABC Rural in Australia, growers in … [Read more...] about Designed to Fly Like a Falcon, RoBird Takes Aim at Crop-Damaging Birds
Woolpert and Saildrone Deploy Autonomous USV for NOAA Seafloor Mapping Near Mariana Islands
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
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
