Debbie Saunders, Wildlife Drones | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 13

March 25, 2024 | Dawn Zoldi

The  “R&D to Real World Ops” theme of March on Dawn of Autonomy podcast, sponsored by Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma concludes with an episode that features Dr. Debbie Saunders, the Founder, CEO, and Chief Remote Pilot at Wildlife Drones who is a leading Conservation Ecologist. Frustrated by inefficient animal tracking methods, she developed Wildlife Drones to change the process with their unique drone sensor technology that enables users to complete a day’s manual tracking work in under 2 hours, saving time and resources. Wildlife Drones offers a cost-effective solution for collecting radio-telemetry data, empowering teams to locate tagged animals in real-time across challenging terrains. Their advanced tracking system is compatible with VHF tags globally, supporting conservation, management, and environmental science projects worldwide. Committed to sustainability, Wildlife Drones integrates eco-friendly practices into their operations, aiming to positively impact ecosystems with innovative drone technology. 

Debbie’s appearance is endowed by Volatus Aerospace, as part of its third annual Volatus Above and Beyond Series. Volatus Aerospace is Canada’s largest, technology-enabled uncrewed aerial solution provider. This philanthropic series recognizes the companies, agencies, or organizations in the UAS/AAM ecosystem whose efforts, like Volatus’, go above and beyond to advance the industry! 

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