Fly with care: belugas show evasive responses to low altitude drone flights

Wiley Online Library – Marine Mammal Science
Jaclyn A. Aubin, Marie-Ana Mikus, Robert Michaud, Dan Mennill, Valeria Vergara
2023 01 17

Drones have become an important research tool for studies of cetaceans, providing valuable insights into their ecology and behavior. However, drones are also recognized as a potential source of disturbance to cetaceans, particularly when flown at low altitudes.