Drones Minimize Antarctic Predator Responses Relative to Ground Survey Methods: An Appeal for Context in Policy Advice

Unoccupied aerial systems (UAS) have become common tools for ecological monitoring and management. However, UAS use has the potential to negatively affect wildlife. Both policy makers and practitioners require data about the potential impacts of UAS on natural biota, but few studies exist and some o...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Douglas J. Krause, Jefferson T. Hinke, Michael E. Goebel, Wayne L. Perryman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Marine Science
Subjects:
UAS
UAV
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2021.648772/full