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The European nightjar is protected in the UK. It actually looks like tree bark, so they’re difficult to count before work that disturbs their nests. Drones spot them easily using thermal imaging. newatlas.com/drones-thermal… via @nwtls

Breeders are using drones to quantify their crop’s phenomes. Their goal is to dramatically boost yield, from about 1.3% annually to doubling each year. disq.us/t/39nv0x9

As drones’ uses in global health have rapidly increased, many countries and charitable groups are considering them. nyti.ms/2GlZH0Z

Buying your child a drone for the holidays? Follow the adventures of the FAA’s own little drone Buzzy to help you and your child have fun while keeping everyone safe. https://t.co/ohSREuLfMw

Watch the video of this experimental drone changing shape in flight. It can squeeze through tight spaces to enter collapsed buildings and structures. Drones like this may be the future of search and rescue and first responders. popularmechanics.com/flight/drones/… via @PopMech