Did you know that Marine Biologist use DRONES to photograph killer whales?

Sgt Kelli Mays — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 00:44:25 -0400

http://qz.com/530204/stunning-aerial-photos-of-wild-newborn-killer-whales/?utm_source=YPL
I didn't know or realize the many uses of Drones. In this situation, Drones are used to photograph these killer whales.

Stunning aerial photos of wild newborn killer whales

Looks like the endangered species experienced a baby boom this year.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Oct 24 at 2015 1:35 AM

Capt Seid Waddell — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 01:35:02 -0400

Good application. I was amazed to see the number of sharks just off the beach when flying over the Florida panhandle.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Oct 24 at 2015 9:35 AM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 09:35:35 -0400

Great Use for Drones. Have a special place in my Heart for Killer Whales, Orcas. Being Homeported in Bremerton, WA they were our Escorts Home. A family would pick up the Ship when we entered the Strait of Juan de Fuca and would follow along beside us all the way to Sinclair Inlet. Always considered them our Honor Guard.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Oct 24 at 2015 11:05 AM

LTC Stephen F. — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 11:05:51 -0400

Not surprising especially if the dones are solar powered Sgt Kelli Mays. Heat sensing drones could detect the difference between the warm blooded killer whales and the surrounding ambient temperature and cold-blooded fish.

Response by MSgt Manuel Diaz made Oct 24 at 2015 11:36 AM

MSgt Manuel Diaz — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 11:36:00 -0400

Well good if used for learning; however I recon some may use them for hunting or fishing...

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 26 at 2015 7:35 AM

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 07:35:19 -0400

Yes, very soon, we don't need people to run a drone.