Tech solution that makes drone operations much more wildlife friendly

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This summer, Norwegian news has reported (in Norwegian) multiple stories about Lofoten residents who shot at drones out of sheer frustration.

But not everyone exposed to approaching drones has a gun with which to defend themselves.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:20:04 UTC.

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