Radio-tracking Bats
Improving bat conservation
Revolutionising Bat Tracking with Drone-Based Telemetry
Wildlife Drones specialises in the development and deployment of drone-based radio-telemetry technology for wildlife conservation and research.
At Wildlife Drones, we work with bat researchers, conservationists and ecologists from all around the world.
Tracking bats and understanding their movements is vital to informing conservation efforts. That is why our innovative wildlife monitoring technology is here to help you collect the data you need so you can make those important decisions. Our innovative approach combines the precision and versatility of drones with specialized sensors and software to gather valuable data on bat behaviour, movements, and habitat usage.
Why Choose Wildlife Drones for Bat Tracking?
- Advanced Drone Technology: Our drones are equipped with our innovative VHF telemetry receiver, Dragonfly, enabling precise detection and tracking of bats fitted with VHF transmitters. This technology enhances the efficiency and accuracy of bat monitoring efforts. With Wildlife Drones, you can track up to 40 radio-tagged bats simultaneously, maximizing data collection efforts.
- Comprehensive Coverage: Traditional bat tracking methods often face limitations in coverage range. Using drones you can access remote or hard-to-reach locations, including dense forests, rugged terrain, sea caves and ridgelines. This mobility allows for comprehensive surveys of bat habitats and migration routes.
- Real-Time Data Collection: Our telemetry system enables real-time data collection, providing immediate insights into bat movements, roosting behaviour, and habitat usage. This timely information empowers researchers to make informed decisions and adapt conservation strategies as needed.
- Efficiency and Safety: By utilising drones for bat tracking, researchers can significantly reduce fieldwork time and mitigate safety risks associated with ground-based tracking in hazardous environments. Our technology enhances efficiency, allowing for more focused data analysis and conservation efforts.
- Cost-Effective Solutions: Wildlife Drones’ drone-based telemetry system offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional tracking methods, eliminating expenses associated with travel, labour-intensive fieldwork and boat rentals. With Wildlife Drones, you can achieve more with less effort and resources.
Real-world Results: Case Studies in Drone-based Bat Monitoring
Tracking Microbats with Ecological Australia
Ecological Australia partnered with Wildlife Drones to radio-track microbats in challenging Australian terrain. By leveraging our drone-based telemetry system, they achieved increased coverage, improved efficiency, enhanced safety, and cost-effective solutions for their bat tracking projects.
Radio-tracking Corben’s Long-eared Bat
Wildlife Drones’s radio-tracking system has been used to track Corben’s Long-eared Bats, a vulnerable species in southeastern Australia. Our drone-based telemetry system provided invaluable insights into bat movements and habitat preferences, contributing to conservation planning and management strategies.
Tracking Myotis bats at roosts with the California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife utilised Wildlife Drones’ telemetry system to track Myotis bats at roosts. Our technology enabled researchers to overcome the challenges of tracking small creatures in rugged terrain, providing crucial data for bat conservation efforts.
Discover the Power of Bat Monitoring with Wildlife Drones
In the world of wildlife conservation, understanding the movements and behaviours of bats is crucial for their protection and preservation. At Wildlife Drones, we’ve partnered with Copperhead Consulting to track endangered microbats, shedding light on their elusive habits and habitats. Through innovative technology and strategic collaboration, we’re uncovering invaluable insights into the lives of these fascinating creatures, aiding conservation efforts worldwide. Additionally, our CEO and founder, Dr Debbie Saunders, shares compelling results from our bat tag testing, demonstrating the effectiveness and precision of our tracking solutions. Join us on a journey to unravel the mysteries of bat tracking and make a meaningful impact on bat conservation.
Ready to revolutionize your bat tracking efforts?
Contact us today to learn more about our solutions and how we can support your research or conservation project.
Case Studies
Better data,
better results
At Wildlife Drones, we understand that tracking and monitoring endangered species is essential to securing their future. Not only can we gain unique insights into animal behaviour and habitat use, but we can also uncover greater environmental issues at stake.
However, collecting this vital data can be a challenge. Up until recently, wildlife tracking and monitoring has largely been a physically intensive job that often doesn’t guarantee results.
Luckily with Wildlife Drones, efficiently collecting quality animal movement data is now possible. Speak to our team to learn how our wildlife monitoring technology can help you achieve better wildlife conservation and management outcomes.
Be a gamechanger in wildlife conservation
Do you want to make positive change? We are passionate about empowering people to adopt new technology to help solve the biggest conservation and environmental challenges facing our planet.
If you are interested in using Wildlife Drones for a future research project and are applying for funding, get in contact with us to learn about how we can contribute to your grant application.
Track up to 40
animals simultaneously
Rapidly track over
tricky terrain
Minimise animal and
habitat disturbance
Improved staff safety
Reliable, real-time data to inform on-ground action
Create a high point to
maximise tag detection
whenever needed
Collect more data, more often
Radio-telemetry system
Experience the difference when you track with the world’s most advanced radio-tracking system. Gain valuable insights for less effort and take your research to new heights.
Thermal Imaging
Make the invisible visible with thermal drone technology. Spot nocturnal and cryptic animals easily regardless of whether they are tagged or not.
Drone Pilot Training
Whatever your level of experience, our team of experts can provide all the training you need to use drones for tracking animals.
