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The Dog Poodemic Is Here. Call in the Dung-Hunting Drones – WIRED
Lockdown puppy madness has left sidewalks littered with feces. Robots that scan and scoop can help.
Could drones provide this evidence for waste resources, letting local authorities know where dog poo is being dumped?
Ferdinand Wolf, creative director at DJI Europe, says it can. Flight time has seen a big improvement in drone technology,” Wolf says. “From the original Phantom that maybe flew seven or eight minutes, now we have drones that easily fly 30-plus minutes, which is essential if you want to scout for dog poo or litter and not constantly land to recharge batteries. Also, drones now routinely…
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