The Country

22 Oct, 2026 03:00 AM3 mins to read

A hornet nest high in a tree. Drones could help to reach such nests. Main photo / MPI; yellow-legged hornet inset / Biosecurity NZ

Researchers are investigating how drones could help to remove invasive hornet and wasp nests from hazardous, hard-to-reach places.

The Bioeconomy Science Institute Maiangi Taiao is exploring drone systems that could make nest removal safer, faster and easier in high-risk locations, such as tall trees, cliff faces and steep gullies.

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Source: New Zealand Herald · The Country

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