A massive swarm of drones created a 10-minute show over Saint Petersburg, Russia, on Sept. 3. The 2,198 miniature UAVs danced for 10 minutes, forming images such as a dove with a wingspan of 600 meters, visible from three kilometers away. Geoscan built and programmed the drones, which use u-blox positioning modules. Seals and sea turtles face threats from humans, such as fishing nets. Marine biologist Genni Brookshire, Ceto Marine Research, and David Thirtyacre, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, are researching how drones can improve animal rescue, with help from Skyhook. Her team is using drones to find and help distressed marine animals. "Using a drone before we respond to an animal to determine the animal's condition - if it's entangled, its body condition, if it's sick - allows us to bring the proper equipment," Brookshire said. "Using a drone allows us to reduce the stress on the animal, and increase our efficiency in responding to their unique situation."
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