Thread: Thermalling deer

Im supprised that no has said anything about using drones to scout for animals

Originally Posted by striker

Im supprised that no has said anything about using drones to scout for animals

http://www.doc.govt.nz/get-involved/...ft-activities/

"Aircraft activities on or over public conservation lands and waters must have a concession or authorisation from DOC. This includes both commercial operations and private recreational activities."

...and...

Aircraft are defined under the Civil Aviation Authority rules (external site) and include unmanned aircraft (UAVs/UAS/RPAS/drones)

Originally Posted by striker

Im surprised that no has said anything about using drones to scout for animals

It doesn't work really, you need to fly quite high (like 300m+) so as not to spook the animals and at that height you cant identify animals on device teh video is streaming back to.

I tried to drop in on a pig and it wasnt having anything of it.

The only way drones would be helpull in scouting is if they had a massive zoom camera on the, but that is serious $$$. They are cool for making videos tho and probably quite cool for duck shooting etc.