The Mission of ConservationDrones.org
ConservationDrones.org seeks to share knowledge of building and using low-cost unmanned aerial vehicles for conservation-related applications with conservation workers and researchers worldwide, especially those in developing countries.
Specific objectives:
- build capacity in the developing tropics to use unmanned aerial vehicles for conservation
- raise public awareness of conservation challenges in those regions
- inspire others to adapt emerging technologies for conservation
- What People Really Think About Drones: EASA High Level Conference Addresses Societal Concerns 6th December 2019At Amsterdam Drone Week today, the EASA High Level Conference on Drones discussed critical issues for regulation and the drone industry – and one of them is how the public perceives drones, as that perception influences regulation around the globe. A panel of aviation regulators and thought leaders took the stage, including Luc Tygat, Director […]
- Drone Soccer: The Awesome New Sport You’ve Never Heard Of 6th December 2019Amsterdam Drone Week has been full of innovative ideas and discussions on deep topics from European regulations to smart cities and urban air mobility. Alongside the serious conversations, however, another innovation was demonstrated in the RAI’s Drone Arena: drone soccer. If you’ve never heard of drone soccer, you’re not alone. Patrick Coumans of The Drone Racing […]
- Aerodyne Acquires Measure’s Inspection Services Business 6th December 2019Measure’s inspection services business has been acquired by Asia Pacific company Aerodyne, forming a new joint venture entity – Aerodyne Measure – for drone services. Measure will continue to operate independently as an enterprise software provider: Measure CEO Brandan Declet Torres comments that the partnership will significantly expand the user base of Measure Ground Control. The […]
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