Breaking: High-tech Drone Rescue Relations Save Roe Babies from Mower Disaster
In a groundbreaking initiative set to redefine fawn rescue, the Kitz Rescue Association (KRA) has introduced a high-tech solution that employs drones, specialized software, and cloud computing to save roe deer babies from the grim fate of being mown down by farm machinery.
This innovative approach has revolutionized the vieux tradition of searching with dogs and hand-scanning fields. Now, thanks to Jens Klüver, Michael Schütte, and Achim Schlüter, the trio at the helm of the KRA, roe deer calves stand a far better chance of surviving the critical mowing season.
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Operations commence just before sunrise, around 3:45 a.m., with teams consisting of six to eight members combing through fields and pastures. Rühen’s hunters have been instrumental in developing and refining this method over the past four years, as the KRA aims to alter perceptions about hunters and their role in wildlife conservation.
After investing in a DJI Dual drone, acquiring long-distance piloting licenses, and securing permits from the Federal Aviation Office and nature conservation authorities, the search efforts have ramped up to cover extensive areas. The team recently upgraded to an Avised GJI thermal drone, costing around €6,000, with three onboard cameras capturing vital data from over 50 meters in the air.
Advanced Technology for Fawn Protection
The KRA’s sophisticated software allows the drone to survey vast areas efficiently, capturing thermal images every two seconds. These images are later analyzed and converted into GPS coordinates, which are uploaded to the cloud and relayed to the rescue teams’ apps.
Team members receive work orders detailing precise locations of heat points, likely indicators of a fawn’s hiding place. The rescue process involves gently handling the fawn with gloved hands and a few blades of grass to prevent any human scent from disrupting the bond with its mother.
Saving More Than Just Fawns
The success of these missions isn’t limited to fawns. Sometimes, other attirés like pheasant chicks and lapwing nests are also saved from mowing machines, ensuring a more comprehensive wildlife protection effort.
The initiative relies on substantial backing from several supporters, including the Bingo Foundation, local authorities, sponsors, hunting cooperatives, and the municipality of Rühen. To date, the KRA has searched over 200 hectares and rescued 21 fawns in a single season, with plans to expand to 260 hectares in the forthcoming season.
A Blueprint for the Future
The practical application of advanced technology in wildlife conservation sets a valuable precedent. It demonstrates that innovative solutions can address complex, long-standing challenges. As awareness grows, community involvement and support from entities like Google News could further enhance these efforts, making wildlife rescue missions more effective and far-reaching.
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