Unmanned aerial vehicles (drones), which have entered our lives with the developing technology, are used in many different fields from the military to agriculture. Scientists have announced that they are now planning to use these tools on issues that are of great importance to our planet.
Researchers from the University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom announced that they will conduct aerial surveys and collect important environmental data in Antarctica with swarms of drones. Experts in the exciting new project will develop swarm drone technology to survey Antarctica faster and with fewer people.
Important data about the environment and wildlife will be collected
The researchers aim to collect critical data on changes in the environmental condition and wildlife of the region with these plane swarms. The British Antarctic Survey (BAS), which conducts research in the polar regions, will also test the technology by collecting data such as wildlife, ice accumulation and weather conditions. It is also stated that the herd will consist of Ultra UAVs, the UK’s largest commercial UAVs.
It is stated that the aircraft will also be tested in the United Kingdom, apart from Antarctica. Experts will also use drones to help detect wildfires. Thus, it will be aimed to limit the devastating consequences of such disasters, which have increased significantly in recent times around the world, and to detect fires as early as possible.
According to the statements, improvements will also be made in the technologies of the aircraft. This means that vehicles can control their alignment during flight, detect and overcome obstacles, and dynamically change their course. It is also among the information conveyed that the project is planned to be launched by 2023.
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