How Is The SnotBot App Helping To Improve Whale Conservation Efforts?


DroneBlocks and Ocean Alliance have partnered on development of the SnotBot App to improve whale conservation efforts. The SnotBot App allows Ocean Alliance pilots to see the source of wind direction while flying their DJI Inspire 2 drone. One of the most challenging aspects of capturing the blow (or snot) from whales is wind. Think of flying a drone way off in the distance without being able to determine the wind direction. The drone needs to be in the correct position to capture the blow, otherwise there will be a missed opportunity. The SnotBot App leverages the DJI SDK and sensor data from the drone to estimate wind direction. Our intent with this proof of concept is to improve the blow capture rate, which will lead to more productive whale conservation efforts. What are your thoughts LiveTribers? How is the SnotBot App helping to improve whale conservation efforts?

Posted by on 01 Sep 2022

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    Maryam

    This can indeed be very helpful.

    Posted by Maryam on 03 Sep 2022
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    Tabsta

    The snotbot is a great idea to improve these efforts

    Posted by Tabsta on 03 Sep 2022
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    anniet

    Without this Snotbot app the data collection of the whales’ blow won’t be accurate as winds can change all the time. Any sailor can tell you how important knowing about the winds is, absolutely imperative. Which a whale’s blow, even more as it’s a relatively short event. A step forward for the cetaceans.

    Posted by anniet on 03 Sep 2022
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    June

    Interesting to see whether more insightful data can be collected to help scientists to learn more about the whales.

    Posted by June on 03 Sep 2022
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    Ally42

    It will be interesting to learn more about how they will help conservation efforts, anything that makes a difference to the conservation of whales sounds great and something much needed!

    Posted by Ally42 on 03 Sep 2022
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    Angela

    Such a great idea, we need to protect our animals

    Posted by Angela on 03 Sep 2022
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    Woodness

    What a brilliant idea, knowledge of wind direction would be vital to capture blows. Our whales are so precious, they need all the help we can give them. Well done SnotBot.

    Posted by Woodness on 03 Sep 2022
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    greengrass

    The “Snotbot App”is a easier and updated way to check on the whales at seas, with the help of drones. Quicker,reliable, safer way to for Getting information to study their blows and way of life. Inspiring and fun way to learn more science about marine life .

    Posted by greengrass on 03 Sep 2022
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    Brian

    The use of Drone technology is demonstrating a myriad of far reaching applications just another example under the banner of the Save the Whale movement that has been around for a long while now…

    Posted by Brian on 03 Sep 2022
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    Enchantress

    So following whales can give us a better idea about their behaviour. There is so much we don't know about this planet and its inhabitants I think this is a good idea. I was not sure if this post was tongue in cheek first...happy to learn more about innovations especially as global warming effects so many.

    Posted by Enchantress on 03 Sep 2022
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    Mollydiamonds

    I actually saw a doctor about whale snot and the "bot" sounds like a great idea, anything that helps capture the blow is good

    Posted by Mollydiamonds on 03 Sep 2022
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    Vie88

    This is a clever idea. It is something that would lead to more productive whale conservation.

    Posted by Vie88 on 03 Sep 2022
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    mouseykins

    Awesome idea. As long as we get rid of the so called shark nets.

    Posted by mouseykins on 03 Sep 2022
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    Woodness

    I agree about the shark nets.

    Posted by Woodness on 03 Sep 2022
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    Alex!20

    That's awesome! Anything that helps save the environment even in the smallest way is great.

    Posted by Alex!20 on 03 Sep 2022
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    RED770

    This is really good. The snotbots are doing great things for whales and their blowholes have never been cleaner

    Posted by RED770 on 03 Sep 2022
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    Nuffie

    Finally we have an insightful comment.

    Posted by Nuffie on 05 Sep 2022
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    Tara Rata

    Never heard about it but anything'that helps the ocean and helps whales is amazing!

    Posted by Tara Rata on 03 Sep 2022
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    merryl

    This is a great idea. Whales are amazing and anything that adds to knowledge about whales is important.

    Posted by merryl on 03 Sep 2022
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    sarahjane82

    Ive never heard of this until now, but it sounds interesting.

    Posted by sarahjane82 on 03 Sep 2022
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    Dominic

    hmm interesting, please tell me more!

    Posted by Dominic on 03 Sep 2022
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    D.K.

    Helps by giving you a view of them in they're natural habitat..so in knowing they're behaviours and exactly where they go we can help conserve them better.

    Posted by D.K. on 03 Sep 2022
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    squeekums1

    the name conjures up all kinds of random images lol

    Posted by squeekums1 on 03 Sep 2022
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    Rochelle

    Absolutely!

    Posted by Rochelle on 03 Sep 2022
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    mact

    Pity we don't treat poverty affected humans like we spend effort and resources on animals and nature, mainly done by wealthy, woke and fairy headed lefty dreamers!!!!

    Posted by mact on 02 Sep 2022
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    toylands8

    Explain SNOTBOT, don't think its a vanilla slice.

    Posted by toylands8 on 01 Sep 2022
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    Francis

    Seems like comprehension is not one of your strong points!

    Posted by Francis on 01 Sep 2022
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    Daniel

    Anything that helps save the whales even in the smallest way is great I am 110% against whaling. They are beautiful majestic creatures and should be protected at all cost

    Posted by Daniel on 01 Sep 2022
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