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Drone enters the war against rhino poachers

PHOTO | FILE Tourists at the Ol Pejeta conservancy take a closer look at a white rhino. The conservancy has acquired a drone for use in the battle against poaching.

What you need to know:

  • Kenyan ranch orders pilotless plane from US company to save remaining animals

Kenya is set to get its first pilotless plane for use in preventing poachers from killing the last seven northern white rhinos in a Laikipia County conservancy.

A month-long international campaign by renowned fund-raising site, Indiegogo, raised Sh3.9 million to buy the pilotless plane, also known as a drone, for use in the world famous Ol Pejeta conservancy.