Drones

As predators like grizzly bears and gray wolves expand their ranges or are being recovered to more habitats, wildlife managers in the Mountain West are increasingly tasked with preventing conflicts between the animals and people. Some are turning to new strategies and technologies, including drones.

As wildfire season picks up, some communities in the Mountain West are trying to reduce fire risks. That includes finding new ways to celebrate America’s independence.

Hailey’s Wood River Middle School has a new program for 7th-graders: “Drone Designers" teaches students to code and choreograph live drone performances to…

From more intense wildfires to prolonged droughts, climate change is impacting the ecology of the American West. That’s got researchers in our region...

These days, drones are everywhere—from the ones you can buy at your local Costco to news drones giving birds’ eye views of sporting events. Soon you’ll…

Boise State's new president stops by for a chat. New study looks into public perceptions of red flag laws. How do you keep drones from flying into each…

Boise Police have a new tool in their crime fighting arsenal: drones. However, the Boise Police Department calls them unmanned aerial vehicles. The…

For four years, a group from Northwest Nazarene University has been using drones to map out burn areas to aid firefighters and research the behavior and…

The Ada County Sheriff’s Office says it will use drones for limited purposes while investigating crimes.The Sheriff’s Office has created a new drone…

Once reserved for the military, the market for personal drones has rapidly expanded over the past few years. That leaves many unanswered questions as to…