With drone stress flyer for birds and wildlife

Drones can be a burden to birds and wildlife and even jeopardize their survival. This must now be thwarted with a brochure for drone pilots.

Drones would also penetrate into areas that until now were little or not disturbed by deficiencies. Birds and other wildlife can therefore perceive remotely controlled aircraft as a threat, causing stress. This burden could affect survival and reproductive success.

Therefore, the Conference on Hunting and Fishing, the Swiss Drone Association, the Ornithological Institute of Sempach and other organizations have compiled a common leaflet. Piloting drones could avoid disturbances by following these rules.

Drones should fly in well-defined places when no birds or other wild animals are seen. According to the brochure, settlement areas are not suitable for people,

Do not follow animals

Wildlife should not be approached directly or followed. If an animal reacts, the flight should be stopped immediately. The same is true when crows or birds of prey approach

It is also advisable not to fly in areas where there are swarms of waterfowl or a group of wild animals. In addition, keep enough space away from rock walls and hedges and reed beds.

Flights should be avoided in nature reserves and recreation areas. Drone flights are prohibited in water reserves and migratory birds and in hunting districts,