EPA to use drones to monitor water quality in inaccessible lakes

A study, commissioned by the EPA, found that drones have the potential to carry out some sampling 'in a more efficient, safer and cost-effective manner'.

Drones are set to play an increasing role in the monitoring of water quality in Ireland as a new study demonstrated that the devices are capable of taking samples from remote lakes which are difficult to access by humans.

The study, which was commissioned by the Environmental Protection Agency, showed that drones could provide an alternative to traditional methods of gathering water samples.