Wildlife safety organisations have now implemented remote tracing technologies as a modern conservation tool, letting small groups to observe and manage information from animals over a wide area. The world’s eyes have increasingly turned towards safeguarding of endangered species, climate change, plastics and air pollution in the recent past. Today, the provinces of Africa are getting more attention especially where poaching is threatening to wipe out endangered animals including rhinos, elephants, pangolins, and lions.
IoT and Drones improve wildlife conservation
Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), have rapidly transformed the face of the conservation industry. They have the potential to revolutionise conservation and spatial ecosystems. The core of conservation is monitoring of the species population and their habitats. Drones are most beneficial in tracking those animals that are shy and not easy to locate as they provide a direct aerial view of them. Thus, upholding the sanctity of their natural space without disturbing them. Thermal imaging feature provides effortless images post sunset and are also capable of capturing activities in the night time.
Remote Monitored Systems plc (LON:RMS) is focused on the continued development of the Company’s ‘Survey & Inspection’ business. RMS’s Geocurve subsidiary is a specialist surveying business which combines traditional survey techniques with innovative technologies including UAS/UAV, GIS databases, 3D modelling, laser and Lidar scanning and hydrographic modelling.
