This resource is a short video on technology and conservation that shows the Mamba drone system collecting rare and endangered plants from steep Hawaiian cliffs. It highlights how aerial robotics can help researchers access otherwise unreachable native plants for sampling and conservation work. The broader project was carried out with partners, including the National Tropical Botanical Garden, and was used in Hawaiʻi to collect inaccessible rare plant samples.
Drone Conservation Technology Case Study
Students watch the video and examine how drones and robotic tools can support endangered plant conservation in difficult cliff habitats. The video can support discussion about field technology, rare plant access, conservation problem-solving, and how engineering can help protect biodiversity.
