Betweenremote strikeson people andoil refineries in the Middle East, and multipleBlack Mirrorepisodes, drones get a bad rap.
The company partners with governments, NGOs, and corporations for collaborative ecosystem restoration projects.
Theyre on a mission to sow the seeds for 100 million trees by 2024.
Mapping analyzes plant health, identifies site-specific plant species, and creates an optimum planting pattern.
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This helps to accurately monitor and report growth rates and, ultimately, the success of the reforestation/re-vegetation project.
Researchers at Zhejiang University inChina, shared their experiences in a paper published inScience Robotics.
Palm-sized robots were purpose-built, with depth cameras, altitude sensors, and an onboard computer.
Advancements in algorithms assist with collision avoidance, flight efficiency, and coordination within the swarm.
The drones can sense the environment and plan their trajectory accordingly.
Air Shepharddeploys sophisticated three-aircraft operating teams that work with rangers on the ground.
The silent drones fly over popular poaching areas with high-resolution cameras capable of infrared scanning and rapid image processing.
Look, I wouldnt want any of these drones to fall into the wrong hands.
Their advanced analytic capabilities could be highly effective as weapons of war, illegal surveillance, or other criminality.
This is where the importance of drone detection and appropriate defense mechanisms comes into play.
But their use to make the world a more sustainable place to live, needs to be commended.
Theyre not always the villains we think them to be.
Story byCate Lawrence
Cate Lawrence is an Australian tech journo living in Berlin.
