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California Biologists Deploy Drones to Battle Ravens Slaying Baby Tortoises
A team of biologists, computer experts, and certified drone operators are using unmanned aerial vehicles to quell a surging raven population in Southern California’s Mojave Desert. The ravens have waged an inter-species battle with desert tortoises, particularly their young. Since … Continue reading
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Tagged Drone Operator, Environment and Conservation, Scientific Research
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What to know about operating a drone in Washington state parks
A trip up to Rattlesnake Ledge recently was pretty generic. The trail was crowded. And at the top, that crowd gathered for the view over Iron Horse State Park with miles of trees off into the horizon. Then it happened. … Continue reading
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Use of drones is increasing with more drones in Michigan than registered piloted aircraft
When the US Farathane production facility in Auburn Hills caught fire in February, the Rochester Fire Department used their aerial drone to lend a hand. The drone was able to spot areas of the fire for firefighters to focus on, … Continue reading
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NASA’s first-of-kind tests look to manage drones in cities
NASA has launched the final stage of a four-year effort to develop a national traffic management system for drones, testing them in cities for the first time beyond the operator’s line of sight as businesses look in the future to … Continue reading
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Tagged Airports and Airspace, Drone Operator, Safety, Testing, Traffic Management
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