Drone (or UAV/UAS) technology suits a myriad of conservation and environmental protection applications — offering quick, easy and cost-effective aerial imagery, on demand. From glacial feature modeling and erosion monitoring to animal counting and species identification, the list of projects that drones are being used for is long and continues to grow. There are many reasons why professionals such as environmental engineers and scientific researchers are increasingly using drones, often in place of terrestrial surveying equipment or traditional aerial imaging services.