A trial conducted by Windracers, a UK-based drone manufacturer, has shown that wild bird colonies are not disturbed by drones.
The trial took place in Scotland's remote Orkney Islands, where the drones completed multiple autonomous flights over several weeks.
Ornithologist Dr. Roy Armstrong and ecologist Caitlin Henderson observed that the birds showed no signs of distress and did not scatter due to the drone presence.
The study is part of Windracers' goal of establishing broad drone deliveries to communities in need, ensuring minimal impact on wildlife.