By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill As scientists across the world increasingly turn to drones as a vital tool in their research, they’re faced with questions surrounding the affordability and availability of the UAVs they need. A student-led non-profit group is seeking to solve those issues, with the creation of Lace, a mostly 3D-printed, modular designed drone that … [Read more...] about Non-Profit Student-Led Group Unveils 3D Printed Research Drone
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Meteodrones Provide New Data to National Weather Service
Switzerland-based meteorology data company Meteomatics has announced a partnership with NOAA's National Mesonet Program (NMP) to integrate operational weather drone data into National Weather Service forecasts—marking the first time drone-collected observations will feed directly into U.S. weather forecasting operations. Meteodrones Fill Critical Data Gaps The Meteodrones … [Read more...] about Meteodrones Provide New Data to National Weather Service
Wingcopter 198 Drones to Support Aerial Surveying in Japan
Wingcopter’s long-range Wingcopter 198 drone will be deployed for aerial surveying in Japan under a new collaboration between ITOCHU Corporation, PASCO Corporation, and YellowScan Japan Co., Ltd. The partners have signed an MOU to apply the platform to disaster management, terrain mapping, and post-event restoration tasks. The Wingcopter 198 combines vertical takeoff and … [Read more...] about Wingcopter 198 Drones to Support Aerial Surveying in Japan
Drone Blow Sampling Helps Researchers Track Sick Whales
Researchers have demonstrated the effectiveness of consumer drone technology for non-invasive pathogen surveillance in free-ranging whales across the North Atlantic, marking a significant advancement in marine mammal health monitoring. A study published in BMC Veterinary Research documented the use of a DJI Mavic 2 Pro equipped with specialized sampling apparatus to detect … [Read more...] about Drone Blow Sampling Helps Researchers Track Sick Whales
