Nature and human-made disasters emerge and disappear within a blink of an eye, turning everything into a state of destruction. During these critical moments, an instant feels like an eternity, where the ability to act quickly can mean the difference between life and death. Disaster relief efforts are being transformed by robotics, leading the way in search and rescue operations ...
Protection and monitoring of the environment are being revolutionised increasingly with the help of drones. From monitoring deforestation to counting birds, advanced equipment is slowly but surely finding its way into the hands of the custodians and scientists. In this chapter, we will explore how drones like ordinary DJI drones are revolutionising environmental monitoring and why drones have been the ...