Impact: Drone Research
Impact of Using Drones to Estimate Snow Leopard Prey Density
RMCC and CSU Drone Center along with partners in Colorado and Mongolia have successfully proven the value of drones in censusing the wild prey the snow leopard. Research results have been distributed around the globe in journal articles, book chapters, and documentary videos (below). Key findings include:
Drones with thermal sensors easily detected wild ibex and argali.
235 prey species in 2022 survey; 26% would not have been detected by ground observers.
RMCC and partners are pushing the envelope of drones for wild cat conservation.
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Snow Leopard
Wild Ibex, one of the primary prey animals of snow leopards.