Wildlife Drones’ Post

If you can see them … you can save them !!! The use of hi tech thermal sensors on our Ripper Drones has highlighted the critical impact logging has had on the endangered Greater Glider in New South Wales. Concerned community groups have banded together to bring in Ripper Corp hi tech drones to save endangered Greater Gliders. We worked with traditional ground survey methods and compared them to the Ripper drone survey findings, with an 85% greater accuracy. The commencement of logging in Styx River State Forest and Bulga State Forest has highlighted the failings of the Forestry Corporation greater glider survey program and the risks of ongoing logging to the endangered Greater Glider. Ripper Corporation is dedicated to working with community and business to honestly survey wildlife in an effort to preserve our country's amazing bio diversity. Ripper Corp is one of the few highly specialised Drone wildlife survey companies with infrared sensors and infrared lasers that can track & survey endangered wildlife in remote & harsh locations. #rippercorp #dronesurvey #infrared #savethegliders #greatergliders #dronesforgood #wwf #biodiversity #stoplogging #wildlifedrones #australia #littleripper

See how drones are revolutionizing forest management! 🌲 From detecting wildfires to monitoring forest recovery, UAS is transforming how foresters overcome today’s biggest challenges. Discover key insights into how drones are helping improve efficiency, tackle complex forestry problems, and learn about top UAS solutions for forest management. 🌐 Explore new tools for smarter forest management—read our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/dM_wunUJ #Advexure #DronesforGood #UAS #ForestManagement #ForestrySolutions #SustainableForestry

𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗜 This multi-layered model combines: 🦌 Automated wildlife population counting and monitoring 🌲🛰️ Large-scale forest and habitat mapping 🚨 Identification of illegal deforestation or poaching 📈 Comprehensive data analysis for developing conservation strategies #ComputerVision #Conservation #AI #Drones #MachineLearning

Have you wanted to get a better grip on the potential applications to harnessing drones as tools in environment and agriculture? Hopefully our brand spanking new website can help. To mark two years of Firetail Environments, we've finally got our act together and replaced our old site, more akin to a hodge-podge-placeholder, with a brand spankin' shiny and new one that reflects what we do and how we do it a little better. If you do want to cut through a few dark arts and smoking cauldrons and know a bit more about how we implement drone and survey based skills for environment, farming, forestry and associated industries, check it out here! www.firetailvic.au

Ranchers are harnessing the power of #drones to keep their cattle safe from predators. Cat Urbigkit, a rancher herself, witnessed this firsthand in Oregon, where drones equipped with flashing lights, loud sirens🚨, and even the ability to yell "GO AWAY!" are used to haze wolves away from cattle. 🐮 But this is just the first hoofbeat in the exciting stampede of drone-powered #wildlife management. Urbigkit explores the #potential of these tech cowboys to count wildlife populations, deliver vaccines and treatments remotely to animals in need, identify and locate shy animals hiding in the shadows, and even gently nudge elks away from cattle feeding grounds, keeping both sides happy and healthy. While battery life and weather conditions can currently hold them back, the potential of drones in wildlife management is sky-high and a crucial tool in keeping the delicate balance of the natural world in check, a tech-powered guardian of the wild. https://lnkd.in/eMzXEvwX

Drones may still be on the radar for delivery, but where they’re really taking off is in surveying and inspection! 🛸 Here’s another exciting example—using drones to monitor and protect endangered or at-risk species. These flying helpers are making a real impact in conservation efforts! Where do you think drones will pop up next? 🚁 Share your thoughts!

Together with our colleagues at Chalmers University of Technology, Smart Ocean Peniche, and ESTM, the Peladrone is hosting a roundtable discussion on how digital technologies can be leveraged to enhance ocean conservation and promote a more sustainable ocean use for generations to come. Come join us and share your thoughts and ideas! March 4th - 09:00 AM - ESTM Peniche, Berlengas Room EEA Grants Portugal EEA and Norway Grants DGPM - Directorate General for Maritime Policy República Portuguesa - XXIII Governo Robin Teigland Jon Erik Borgen Pouyan H. Sérgio Leandro Karoline Teigland #digitaltransformation #coastalcommunity #peniche #blueeconomy #marineecosystem #sustainability #eeagrantsportugal #digitalinnovation #birdview #drones #fisheries #fisheriesmanagement #sustainablefishing #EEAGrants #EEAGrantsPT #CrescimentoAzul #BlueGrowth #DGPM #EEANorwayGrants #Environment #digitalization #innovation #fisheries #Portugal #Peniche #BilateralRelations #peladrone #peladroneproject #coastalcommunities #circulareconomy #bluecirculareconomy

🔗 High-Tech Meets Low-Tech: The Ultimate Possum Eradication Team 🔗 On the Otago Peninsula, the battle against possums blends cutting-edge technology with the timeless reliability of a dog’s nose. 🐕💡 Jonah and his border terrier, Scout, are part of a powerful team combining AI, drones, and good old-fashioned tracking to find and eliminate the last remaining possums. With possums nearly gone after years of control work, Scout’s impressive ability to sniff out possum poo helps pinpoint their locations. A jar of possum scat may seem low-tech, but it’s crucial for keeping Scout sharp and on target! At the same time, Halo Project’s Kim Miller oversees AI-powered traps, which use real-time monitoring to catch only target species, making predator detection faster and more efficient. Heat-detecting drones survey the peninsula’s rugged cliffs, marking spots where possums hide—areas even Scout can’t reach. Together, these high-tech solutions and low-tech tools save time, cover more ground, and make eradication efforts more effective. Since 2018, over 60,000 possums and thousands of rats and mustelids have been removed, allowing local wildlife to flourish. The fusion of advanced AI and a skilled dog like Scout shows that sometimes the best results come from pairing high-tech innovation with simple, tried-and-true methods. Jonah says it best: “We’re gonna get to zero.” Predator Free 2050 Limited

Explore how drones are revolutionizing the forest sector with high-resolution data capture, speed, and affordability. From mapping canopy gaps to wildlife monitoring and fire detection, drones are transforming conservation efforts and ecological research. Discover the future of UAV applications in forestry and their pivotal role in safeguarding our natural ecosystems. Join us in embracing the frontier of drone technology in forest research. #DroneTechnology #ForestResearch #UAVApplications #WildlifeMonitoring #FireDetection

Future Prospects for the Use of Drones in Wildlife Rescue: Opportunities and Challenges in Saving Fawns Drones hold great potential to significantly enhance wildlife conservation, especially when it comes to rescuing fawns during harvest season. As technology continues to advance, new possibilities emerge, but challenges remain. 🔍 Looking Ahead Thanks to modern imaging technologies, such as high-resolution cameras and thermal imaging sensors, drones can reliably detect fawns hidden in agricultural fields. This helps reduce the risk of serious injuries during harvesting. Improvements in battery life and autonomous navigation systems also allow for the efficient monitoring of larger areas, ensuring fawns can be rescued in time. 🚀 Technological Advancements Drones do more than just rescue fawns—they also collect valuable data that can inform future wildlife management strategies. However, managing the large volumes of data remains a challenge. This is where user-friendly software solutions come into play, helping to optimize data analysis and visualization. Collaboration between technology and environmental experts will be crucial to making drones as effective as possible in wildlife conservation. 📜 The Role of Regulation As drone usage increases, so will the importance of regulatory bodies and environmental organizations. Clear guidelines and ethical standards must be established to ensure that drones are used in alignment with wildlife conservation principles. A flexible framework is needed, one that incorporates technological innovations while maintaining a strong focus on animal welfare. 🌱 Key Takeaways Technological advances in wildlife conservation offer promising opportunities, but they must be applied with care. Alongside technical innovation, the well-being of animals should always remain a priority. Striking a balance between progress and ethical responsibility is essential to respecting and preserving the natural world. #WildlifeConservation #DroneTechnology #FawnRescue #InnovationForGood #TechForWildlife #Sustainability #EnvironmentalProtection #FutureOfConservation #AnimalWelfare #TechAdvancements #DronesInAgriculture #EthicalTech #SaveWildlife