When Drones Enter Eagle Territory: Why Seattleās Bald Eagles Are Pushing BackBald eagles near Seattle face a new threat from drones. These flying machines, though small, cause significant stress to the birds. This di...
25 Mar, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
Zombie birds! Scientists turn deceased birds into high-tech dronesResearchers at New Mexico Tech are developing drones and robots using preserved bodies of dead birds. These "animatronic" birds aim to impr...
12 Nov, 2024, 06.17 PM IST
Assam bets on drones to protect wildlife, ropes in RMSI to find ideal onesThe northeastern state has roped in global geographic information systems (GIS) consulting company RMSI to recommend competitive technical ...
17 Nov, 2023, 08.03 PM IST
Wildlife conservation to airspace sanitisation: Eight commercial uses of dronesDrone Deliveries Probably the one you have heard of most, drone deliveries are so interesting because they cater to the need for instant gr...
05 Oct, 2018, 11.39 PM IST
Dudhwa Tiger Reserve to be under complete drone camera surveillance02 Aug, 2018, 05.10 PM IST
New wildlife conservation plan to deploy drones, mobile techThe new one (2017-31) has incorporated best practices from around the world and fixed timelines for not only increasing the number of prote...
13 Nov, 2016, 01.00 PM IST
Drones may be deployed to keep eye over forest areasThe five drones -- three fixed wing and two quadcopters -- fitted with cameras and transmitters were used in the Muthanga forest.
29 May, 2016, 02.24 PM IST
- Drones may be deployed to keep eye over forests
A team of scientists from Aeronautical Development Establishment, National Aerospace Laboratories along with officials of the National Prog...
29 May, 2016, 02.11 PM IST
Draft National Wildlife Action Plan wants drones to monitor protected areasThe draft National Wildlife Action Plan for 2017-31 has urged that drones and “electronic eyes” be used to monitor protected areas to check...
05 Feb, 2016, 04.00 AM IST
NTCA awaiting MoD nod for drone monitoring of tiger reservesNTCA had last week signed an MoU with WII to start monitoring by drones in five tiger reserves of Panna, Jim Corbett National Park, Kaziran...
02 Feb, 2016, 12.53 PM IST
Researchers develop new radio-tracking drone to locate wildlifeResearchers used the drones to track radio-tagged bettongs, sometimes referred to as rat-kangaroos, at the Mulligan's Flat woodland sanctua...
26 Aug, 2015, 04.18 PM IST
Drones to control man-animal conflict around forests!"Besides regular surveillance of our wildlife, we have found that drones can also be used for conflict resolution."
02 Aug, 2015, 10.23 AM IST
- Drones to control man-animal conflict around forests!
If things go according to plan, drones may soon come to the rescue of those caught in conflict with wild animals.
02 Aug, 2015, 10.15 AM IST
- Drone-based surveillance likely in Sahyadri Tiger Reserve
The Wildlife Institute of India is set to submit a report to the National Tiger Conservation Authority and the Union ministry for environme...
30 Mar, 2015, 03.35 AM IST
Drones to guard Delhi forests, monitor encroachmentsThe department will hold discussions with the Wildlife Institute of India and Madhya Pradesh government which are also implementing the sam...
18 Dec, 2014, 10.58 PM IST
Drones to guard Delhi forests, monitor encroachmentsDrones will soon fly over Delhi's forests to monitor encroachments and breach of boundaries of protected forest areas.
18 Dec, 2014, 10.20 PM IST
Unmanned drones to guard forests and wildlifeScientists have devised a series of customised drones that will monitor poaching,track wildlife and count the number of endangered species.
06 Aug, 2014, 01.38 PM IST