Drones Minimize Antarctic Predator Responses Relative to Ground Survey Methods: An Appeal for Context in Policy Advice

• Published in: Frontiers in Marine Science
• Main Authors: Douglas J. Krause, Jefferson T. Hinke, Michael E. Goebel, Wayne L. Perryman
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021
• Subjects: animal behavior; disturbance; RPAS; unmanned aerial systems; UAS; UAV; Science; Q; General. Including nature conservation; geographical distribution; QH1-199.5; Antarctic; Antarctic Peninsula; Hydrurga; Shirreff; Cape Shirreff; Antarc*; Antarctic Fur Seals; antarcticus; Arctocephalus gazella; Hydrurga leptonyx; Leopard Seals
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2021.648772; https://doaj.org/article/9a184ac970ef44cdb3d70eb04a20d5e6

Unoccupied aerial systems (UAS) have become common tools for ecological monitoring and management. However, UAS use has the potential to negatively affect wildlife. Both policy makers and practitioners require data about the potential impacts of UAS on natural biota, but few studies exist and some o...