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Earth
10/18/21

How Drones Are Helping to Restore CA’s Kelp Forests

California’s kelp forests began collapsing in 2013 when a mysterious syndrome threw the ecosystem out of balance — now, drones are being used to help restore the plants.

Future
04/20/19

Drones With Thermal Imaging Cameras Are Monitoring Endangered Orangutans

Ecologists are using drones to track endangered orangutans.

News
04/19/19

Engineers Partner with WIF to Develop Tree-Planting Drones

These drones use “seed missiles” to plant up to 400,000 trees a day.

Weed
01/27/19

Drug Cartels Using Drones To Smuggle Across Borders

Drones are allowing drug smugglers to avoid more traditional routes like cars or underground tunnels.

Future
12/28/18

Foldable Drone Flies Through Narrow Spaces Could Improve Rescue Missions

This shape-shifting drone could help save people in rescue missions

Future
05/03/18

China’s Dancing Drone Show Just Broke The World Record

Sure, drones in the states can fly around and give you great aerial photos, but this amazing light show puts them to shame.

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