USGS flying drone
![Drone in air against blue sky, scattered clouds, ocean water near beach shore. Large case on ground grass in background.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/media/images/IMG_20240711_160931613_HDR.jpg?itok=ed0VFtgk)
Detailed Description
USGS is flying drones for science, small uncrewed areal systems (sUAS), to surveys walruses when they rest on shore. The sUAS makes minimal sound due it is broad wing and is flown high above the walrus herds to enables survey data collection with minimal risk to walruses.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.
U.S. Geological Survey