Along a small slice of the Norwegian coastline southeast of Oslo, two members of the SeaBee team ventured out in the bitter cold to test equipment and kick off the first SeaBee survey of 2021.
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What if we could map and monitor changes along one of the world’s longest coastlines? Introducing the SeaBee project! Produced by GRID-Arendal’s Olivia Rempel, this short video introduces the project and its main goals: establishing an infrastructure for coastal drone research.
Here you can download a special version made exclusively for social media. (Square format) (Vertical Phone format)
January 18th, 2021 15:00 – 16:00
Many thanks to Carluvy Baptista-Salazar Department of Environmental Science, Stockholm University who kindly mentioned Seabee during the seminar.
View the full seminar below:
Unmanned aerial vehicles ( a k a drones, allow researchers to investigate new and challenging problems that are otherwise difficult or impossible to address by conventional means The use of integrated systems (e g UAVs LiDAR) and advanced technology ensures highly accurate data collection, provides quality deliverables, and exceptional performance in diverse environments and conditions Applications of UAVs include Forestry and Natural Resources Management, Environmental monitoring and sampling, Arctic research, Meteorological research, Mapping and more The sky is the limit, and even the bottom of the sea when talking about underwater drones! Join us for an introduction to UAVs and hear about some of the new and exciting applications of this rapidly growing technology.
The EU is implementing a new regulation for drones, which also will be implemented in Norway. The regulation will come into effect 1. January 2021. After this date, all pilots flying a drone that has a camera or is heavier than 250 g, needs to register themselves at Flydrone.no
For more detailed information go to https://luftfartstilsynet.no/en/drones/new-eu-regulations/
Partnering with SeaBee’s project lead NIVA, REV Ocean’s vessel will enable NIVA to map new horizons and analyse changes in blue carbon habitats and resources, ecosystem structure, functioning, and changes in an era of anthropogenic pressure.
«The development and use of new, advanced platforms for data collection and analysis, will provide great opportunities for both research and data sharing. Combining this with the facilities offered through REV Ocean, NIVA is looking forward to exciting, cooperative research projects for the future,” says Tor-Petter Johnsen, NIVA Managing Director.
Using the REV Ocean’s vessel as a platform for drone mapping, monitoring and research will open new doors for a healthy ocean and a safer future. We’re looking forward to working together!
REV Ocean is a not-for-profit company created with one overarching purpose and ambition: To make the ocean healthy again. Any profit generated from our projects will be reinvested into our work for a healthier ocean. The company was established July 20th, 2017 and funded by Norwegian business-man Kjell Inge Røkke.
Rediscover Norway’s nature this summer! To kick off the SeaBee project, we’re giving away a DJI Mavic Mini drone to one lucky winner.
Recreate the SeaBee logo or name in the Great Norwegian Outdoors, take pictures and post them on Twitter, tagging @SeaBeeNorway #SeaBeeGiveAway for the chance of winning your very own “sea bee” drone.
No purchase necessary, open to Norwegian residents only. You must provide SeaBee with a valid Norwegian address if declared a winner. Prize is a DJI Mavic Mini 2. Employees of SeaBee, sponsors, and immediate family members are not eligible to participate. Both individuals and groups are welcome to participate. By posting and tagging @SeaBeeNorway #SeaBeeGiveAway you consent to the use and sharing of your image on SeaBee’s website, social media, and other materials. All images will be cited and credited to their original post. Deadline 31 December 2020.
Winner will be chosen by the SeaBee team!
