Environmental monitoring drones have become increasingly popular, not just in the leisure market but also for monitoring the environment. Apart from being a fun toy to pilot (particularly with first-person visual goggles), the drone is becoming a remarkably vital tool to discover the world around us.
The drone technology has entered many areas including search & rescue, agricultural applications, natural habitat monitoring, surveillance operations, aerial photography, digital communications and, of course, recreation. Environmental monitoring drones are affordable, want little preparation and infrastructure, and no fuel (other than batteries), so it is no wonder they crowded the market. Moreover, they can be equipped with any number of cameras or sensors, making them perfect for observing the environment.… Read the rest