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Drones for Conservation - Field Guide for Photographers, Researchers, Conservationists and Archaeologists
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Product Description The pace of technological change is breathtaking. Current cell phones have the capacity that main frame computers did when I was a graduate student. Molecular biology uses technology that changes on almost a daily basis. And now drones are upon us. Their ubiquity and uses proliferate faster than needed good sense of where they are appropriate and when not. But what about clear positives, like aiding conservation? Drones for Conservation is essentially just in its infancy, but while we can lament the possible consequent avoidance of a good slog of a field study, we can already see multiple benefits falling from the skies as it were. Yes there are insights that can only come from careful on the ground field research, but the ability of drones to soar over the conservation priority at hand is rapidly empowering conservation and conservation science. Kike Calvo, a highly talented National Geographic Creative photographer and conservationist, had the prescience to understand the potential of drones. And much as the photographer that he is likes to share his images, Kike as a conservationist, has generously created this book to share some early and great examples in which conservation has benefited from this 21 st century emerging technology. So Drones for Conservation is very much a first. With actual examples from around the world, it also has very practical sections on how to use drones effectively - as usual there is never a substitute for carefully thinking out a project in advance. This comes at a time when the pressure on nature and biological diversity is unprecedented, and, unfortunately, accelerating. So anything technology can do to make the collective conservation enterprise more effective is highly welcome and will benefit future generations. The conservation and science conservation community owe a debt of gratitude for this energetic young photographer and conservationist. Knowing him, the preferred form of payment is in conservation and science. Thomas E. Lovejoy University Professor of Environmental Science and Policy George Mason University National Geographic Conservation Fellow Review "Drones for conservation is essentially just in its infancy, but while we can lament the possible consequent avoidance of a good slog of a field study, we can already see multiple benefits falling from the skies as it were.../... So Drones for Conservation is very much a first. With actual examples from around the world, it also has very practical sections on how to use drones effectively - as usual there is never a substitute for carefully thinking out a project in advance." Thomas E. Lovejoy, Ph.D. , National Geographic Conservation Fellow. "A great resource for those interested in the growing application of drones and drone mapping for conservation. Collected from a variety of fields and professionals, this information comes from forestry, environmental studies, conservationists, anthropologists, archaeology and research." - Krista Montgomery, Pix4D. "This is a concise little paperback book that introduces the layperson to the use of drones for conservation. I particularly enjoyed the many anecdotes from experts around the world, which showcases the immense possibilities of this technology. The sections on challenges, tips and lessons learnt are also extremely valuable to help guide readers to the effective use of drones. Highly recommended!" Lian Pin Koh, Professor and Chair of Applied Ecology and Conservation in the School of Biological Sciences, University of Adelaide in South Australia; Research and Innovation Fellow, Conservation International; and Founding Director of Conservation Drones. From the Back Cover What is inside this book? * Intro to Using Drones for Conservation * New Technologies and Remote Communities * Logbook Keeping and Mission Planning * Best Ways to Back Up Your Aerial Footage and Stills * Understanding the Basics of Infrared Cameras *
