The UAV specializes in whale hunting

The scientists will use unmanned aerial vehicles to study whales from afar to limit their activity disturbed.

Previous whale scientists used to sample DNA and blood from individual whales by means of intrusion, as well as by tying chips to the fins to monitor their activity and journey. This activity can be detrimental to whale morale as well as disturbing their lives.

To overcome this situation, scientists from the Parley and Intel nonprofit partnership project are designing UAVs called SnotBot to collect fish biology data. elephant by the least intrusive method, Digital Trends on 19/6 reported.

Remote-controlled SnotBot can fly just above the whale's head when it comes to breathing, in order to collect diarrhea that is exhaled from their breathing holes. This secretion can be analyzed in research vessels, helping scientists learn the DNA and pregnancy hormones of individual whales.

In addition to SnotBot, another group of unmanned aerial vehicles will be equipped with whale camera cameras to help scientists identify giant oceanic creatures without the need for a tracking device. "I call this technology" face recognition, " said Alyson Griffin, vice president of global marketing and communications at Intel.

Whale research is beneficial not only for this species but also for humans and the environment in a unified whole. Whales are in the upper group in the ocean food chain, providing insights into the marine environment in general and relating to human interests.