Conservation drones are increasingly being deployed by biologists and managers in conservation. Drones are great tools that gives us new perspectives unimaginable a few years back. From the comforts of my tent in the field or from my office, I can get information on my laptop in real time. I have used a borrowed drone for a short period and has been bowled over by the innumerable way that I can use it. Conservation drones are going to open new vista in conservation.
As drones becomes a hot favourite with researchers and managers, it also time to think about social and political implications involved in the use of drones. It could very well be perceived as an invasion in to their privacy by the local communities and indigenous peoples. It is here that stakeholder involvement assumes great significance. Talk to the people and allay their fears and prejudices. The political implications also have to be tackled right at the beginning. A proper interface has to be established between wildlife researchers social scientists and local stakeholders. Over to you conservationists managers and social scientists.
As drones becomes a hot favourite with researchers and managers, it also time to think about social and political implications involved in the use of drones. It could very well be perceived as an invasion in to their privacy by the local communities and indigenous peoples. It is here that stakeholder involvement assumes great significance. Talk to the people and allay their fears and prejudices. The political implications also have to be tackled right at the beginning. A proper interface has to be established between wildlife researchers social scientists and local stakeholders. Over to you conservationists managers and social scientists.
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