NY Deploys Fleet of 22 Drones in Woods, Beaches to Protect Environment

 

By The Associated Press

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- Unmanned drones are helping New York state environmental workers respond to oil spills and discover remote bat hibernation sites.

The Department of Environmental Conservation said Monday they have 22 unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, deployed around the state. Officials say the low-flying drones have helped the agency monitor and protect the environment.

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Source: syracuse.com (via The Empire Report)