When you think about organizations using drones for good in Africa, the first that springs to mind is probably Zipline. The California startup has been delivering medical supplies across rural Rwanda and is setting up a similar network in Tanzania. But drone technology is also being harnessed to save the lives of endangered wildlife. Poaching is still commonplace in Africa … [Read more...] about Air Shepherd Sends Update From Anti-Poaching Efforts in Botswana
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Watch: UK Police Use Drone to Catch Deer Poachers
The UK is famous for many things but an abundance of exotic wildlife isn't one of them. Which means the police have to take special measures to keep what little they do have intact. Lincolnshire Police have a fleet of drones to help with event security, tactical operations and more. Over the weekend one was deployed above woods in Beckingham, Lincolnshire. Its heat-detecting … [Read more...] about Watch: UK Police Use Drone to Catch Deer Poachers
Drone Project Aims to Combat Illegal Fishing in the Seychelles
We've seen plenty of exciting applications of drone technology in Africa. Unsurprisingly, most of them are driven by necessity, far removed from the relatively frivolous notion of an Amazon prime delivery service or some kind of milkshake on-demand courier. US startup Zipline has long been established on the continent, providing vital infrastructure for medical deliveries in … [Read more...] about Drone Project Aims to Combat Illegal Fishing in the Seychelles
Drones Will Police African Park to Nab Poachers
Poachers in Tanzania’s Tarangire National Park will face a new foe after the African nation’s park service announced a new drone patrol this past month. Tanzania’s Ministry of Tourism approved the use of UAVs over the park’s 1,000-square-foot domain following a trial deployment at Mkomanzi National Park. The park is one of Africa’s most verdant preserves in terms of … [Read more...] about Drones Will Police African Park to Nab Poachers
