Poland began using specialized drones to detect and rescue dogs living chained up or in abandoned conditions in rural areas of the country. The initiative seeks to combat animal abuse that for years remained hidden in yards and remote plots of land.
Animal protection organizations and specialized units use drones with thermal cameras and powerful zoom lenses that make it possible to locate animals even at night. In addition, the images obtained serve as evidence to initiate legal action and remove the dogs in serious cases.
Polish legislation establishes that dogs cannot remain permanently chained and requires a minimum space for movement. Thanks to this technology, authorities have managed to detect abuse that was previously difficult to prove.