Geckoella’s Thermal Drones Capture Emerging Bats at Hestercombe
It has been a busy start to the bat season. With bat emergence surveys aided by thermal drones in full swing, the data we are collecting is on a new level. This short clip is from Hestercombe House SAC, showing Soprano Pipistrelles and Lesser Horseshoe bats emerging from two roosts.
Geckoella has an in-house team of experienced, CAA-certified ecologists and geologists to provide a technical eye behind the camera, not just a drone operator.
The use of thermal drones is transforming our bat surveys by:
- Safely accessing hard-to-reach or unstable structures,
- Collecting high quality imagery where traditional IR lighting is impossible,
- Reducing costs by covering numerous features at once, which removes the need for extra IR cameras, lights and surveyors.
With the bat emergence survey season ramping up, get in touch with us today to see how we can use drones on your projects!
info@geckoella.co.uk | 0333 5004777
“Hestercombe is home to a rich and diverse range of wildlife, and projects like this give us a fascinating insight into species that are often hidden from view. The use of innovative technology to capture and share these moments not only deepens our understanding, but also helps us bring the story of the estate to life for our visitors. We’re delighted to be working together to showcase this important aspect of Hestercombe’s ecology.” Warren Leavens – Managing Director Hestercombe House and Gardens