XPRIZE Announces Finalists for Rainforest Competition by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Recently, XPRIZE announced 6 finalists for its $10,000,000 Rainforest competition to develop new biodiversity assessment technologies, all featuring the use of UAV technology and drones to improve scientific research and conservation in these increasingly endangered … [Read more...] about XPRIZE Announces Finalists for Rainforest Competition: The Best Use of Drones for Conservation
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Volcanic Survey by Drone: HexaMedia Completes Mission in Japan 2,500m Above Sea Level
Japan's HexaMedia has completed a survey of a live volcano, using a drone. The volcanic survey was sponsored by the Japan Meteorological Agency as part of a larger disaster mitigation program. This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. Continue reading below, or listen: DroneLife · Japans - HexaMedia - Flies - … [Read more...] about Volcanic Survey by Drone: HexaMedia Completes Mission in Japan 2,500m Above Sea Level
Drones Monitor Pollution in the Maldives
New Partnership to Use Drones to Monitor Plastic Pollution in the Maldives by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Melissa Schiele, a researcher at Loughborough University, is heading a new partnership with non-profit organization Oceans Unmanned and the Marine Research and High Education Center that aims to utilize drones to gain a greater understanding of the levels and … [Read more...] about Drones Monitor Pollution in the Maldives
Prince Charles Talks Drones and Agricultural Innovation with GeoAerospace
Prince Charles Talks Drones with GeoAerospace by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby On March 24th, His Royal Highness, Prince Charles traveled to Ireland, where he met with experts in agricultural innovation, with representatives from Teagasc, Glanbia PLC, Bord Bia & GeoAerospace. GeoAerospace were invited to speak to The Prince of Wales about the potential … [Read more...] about Prince Charles Talks Drones and Agricultural Innovation with GeoAerospace
Drones Catch Poachers, Monitor Engangered Species in Madagascar
A project in Madagascar will bring a new solution to an old problem, as environmentalists use drones to catch poachers and monitor endangered species. Plymouth Rock Technologies Inc. (CSE: PRT) (OTC: PLRTF) (Frankfurt: 4XA WKN# A2N8RH) (“Plymouth Rock”, “PRT”, or the “Company”), has announced a contract with the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust (“Durrell”) to provide the … [Read more...] about Drones Catch Poachers, Monitor Engangered Species in Madagascar
