We've been closely following the work of Ocean Alliance for a while now. The marine conservation organization first came to our attention with its ingenious, drone-powered data gathering solution: SnotBot. Silly name, brilliant concept. SnotBot is essentially a modified drone that hovers above whales in the wild to collect valuable samples from their blows. Think of them as … [Read more...] about Ocean Alliance: Drones, Whales & Intel
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Drone Video of Bowhead Whales in the Arctic — and It’s Amazing
Rare drone footage of Canada's largest marine mammal is now available, assisting researchers and the public get a closer look at this magnificent Arctic species. In a project undertaken by LGL Ltd, an environmental research firm and the World Wildlife Fund, and working with drone operator VDOS Global, unique footage of bowhead whales, elusive creatures was captured. "It was … [Read more...] about Drone Video of Bowhead Whales in the Arctic — and It’s Amazing
Disputed Law: Do Drones Harm Whales?
Law enforcement officials in the Pacific Northwest want drone users to stay away from endangered killer whales and researchers are not happy about it. According to public radio station KUOW, the growing hullabaloo is focused on a murky state law requiring boats to stay away from orcas to within a distance of 200 feet. The regulations do not specifically mention aircraft and … [Read more...] about Disputed Law: Do Drones Harm Whales?
Amazing Drone Footage Shows Shark Hunt From Above
You probably read that title and assumed that this would be another video of a shark preying on some poor, defenceless fish. Well you're wrong. This lucky drone pilot actually managed to capture the moment when hunter became hunted, as a shark was tracked by a hungry pod of dolphins. https://twitter.com/7NewsSydney/status/729958495202611200 The video was filmed off the … [Read more...] about Amazing Drone Footage Shows Shark Hunt From Above
NOAA Uses Drones to Capture Killer Whales on Film
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) and the Vancouver Aquarium have joined together to use drones to capture the most detailed footage of killer whale behavior ever seen on film. Following a group of killer whales known as the Southern Resident killer whales, scientists captured amazing photographs providing significant data on the health of the whales. … [Read more...] about NOAA Uses Drones to Capture Killer Whales on Film
