Unmanned aerial systems (UAS or Drones) are important tools for conservation research. Drones create new perspectives in photogrammetry and survey-based research that assist marine conservation managers in important decision-making processes that provide protection to wildlife and resources. Drones are more cost effective than manned aircraft currently used to survey marine habitats, and drones provide more timely, accurate, and higher quality data.
Although without proper training, a drone pilot can unintentionally stress the wildlife they encounter. With the flight protocols to reduce wildlife stress, flight mission can be accomplished with minimal disturbance to wildlife. As a drone pilot that knows how to work safely around wildlife, you will be far more valuable to an employer since this improves business ethics dramatically.
Alimosphere a small women owned business tailored a workshop specifically for research biologists to integrate the UAS technology safely and responsibly. This workshop is designed to provide an overview of wildlife disturbance reduction protocols and greening the drone footprint in the field.
The workshop will give participants the ability to design a flight plan for their field operations and grow their knowledge in safety management.
The wildlife and drone seminar has been developed using scientific research to address disturbance and the seminar has been used to teach researchers in California on the various applications for research and flight skills necessary for safe and responsible flights.
Topics: Communicating marine conservation , Topics: Ocean science technology , Topics: Marine tourism
