The sheep-herding drone in action. (Screengrab from YouTube) A constant rallying cry for drone technology seems to be: “Anything you can do, drones can do better.” Sheepdogs, this includes you. New footage shows us how a drone can be put to use herding sheep in the rolling hills of Ireland. Like many videos showcasing utilitarian uses for drones, this one also purports to be the first example of a sheep-herding drone. Paul Brennan, whose company specializes in aerial photography for farmers, captured the film. He nicknamed the drone “Shep.”
The film shows the flock of sheep turning and altering course every time the buzzing drone gets a bit too close for their comfort. With a few twists and turns, however, Brennan successfully funneled the flock, about 120 sheep strong, through a narrow gate opening and into a new grazing field.
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