YDQA: Ep 115- "What are the Challenges of Using Drones for Natural Resource Work with Federal Agencies?"

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YDQA: Ep 115- "What are the Challenges of Using Drones for Natural Resource Work with Federal Agencies?"

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In this episode of Your Drone Questions Answered, host Chris Breedlove welcomes Troy Walton and Susan Cohen from the Carolina Drone Lab at UNC Chapel Hill to explore the complex realities of using drones for natural resources and environmental management.Topics include:Navigating drone regulations and approval chains on military basesAdapting to shifting drone compliance lists (Blue List, Green List, NDAA rules)Tool selection challenges and the rising cost of specialized equipmentInterdisciplinary collaborations with agencies like the EPA, NASA, Forest ServiceInternational research experiences in the Amazon and GalápagosStudent involvement, drone racing, and community engagement at UNChttps://tarheels.live/drones/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kzqh1l17Hg 

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