New study finds that drones can be a valuable ally in elephant conservation
Published on November 27, 2025
New research involving Oxford University researchers has found that drones can be a valuable, non-invasive tool for observing elephant families and aiding long-term conservation efforts. This found that elephants can habituate remarkably quickly to drones, showing fewer signs of disturbance both during a single flight and after repeated exposures. The study has been published this week in Nature Scientific Reports.