American Meteorological Society hosts NOAA media briefing on July 14
On Thursday, July 14, media are invited to join a briefing to learn how NOAA uses unmanned aircraft and watercraft to revolutionize the way scientists collect observations used to save lives and property and better manage valuable natural resources.
![Unmanned aerial systems, such as the 'hexacopter' pictured above, are a powerful new tool for whale research. NOAA's John Durban, center, remotely directs the hexacopter into the outstretched hands of NOAA's Holly Fearnbach. (Image credit: Veronique LaCapra/WHOI) Unmanned aerial systems, such as the 'hexacopter' pictured above, are a powerful new tool for whale research. NOAA's John Durban, center, remotely directs the hexacopter into the outstretched hands of NOAA's Holly Fearnbach.](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_width_1275/public/legacy/image/2019/Jun/001-drone-catch-DSC_6667_426493.jpg?itok=oaojxHq2)
Unmanned aerial systems, such as the 'hexacopter' pictured above, are a powerful new tool for whale research. NOAA's John Durban, center, remotely directs the hexacopter into the outstretched hands of NOAA's Holly Fearnbach. (Image credit: Veronique LaCapra/WHOI)