Moecc's Autogyro Aircraft Records 62 Violations

(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Sanaullah Ataullah | The Peninsula

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) recorded 62 environmental violations using its autogyro aircraft in May.

The violations include disposing of waste at undesignated places, releasing animals defying grazing bans, leaving remains of camping gear, abandoning portacabins and breaching rules regulating livestock farms.

A majority of the violations were recorded by the Land Protection Department, two violations by Marine Protection Department and a similar number by the Wildlife Development Department.

The aircraft did 13.20 hours of environmental monitoring in the first month of its operation. It conducted 10 flight trips in the northern part of the country.

The figures were released ahead of Eid Al Adha where a large number of people go to picnic places including beaches and islands.

The Ministry urged picnickers to explore Qatar's stunning islands responsibly and adhere to environmental instructions and guidelines to help protect the amazing biodiversity of these islands. Your cooperation ensures these natural wonders can be enjoyed by all.

“As you explore the beauty of Khor Al Udaid and Sealine Beach this Eid, remember to tread lightly and leave no trace. By adhering to environmental guidelines and keeping these areas clean, you're safeguarding the marine life and diverse ecosystems here. Let's cherish and protect this natural gem for generations to come,” the Ministry added.

The primary goal of mobilizing autogyro aircraft is environmental monitoring using advanced technologies and contributing to research, exploration and development of wildlife.

The initiative also aims at providing accurate information and data about the marine and terrestrial environment and monitoring marine and coastal areas of the country to support rapid intervention in case of pollution cases.

It also helps observers and inspectors follow the finer details of the terrestrial and marine environment and supports scientific research and monitoring of land and marine life and plants.

The approximate time for a trip is between one and two hours. Operations take place during the evening, which is the appropriate time for flying. Modern aircraft technology contributes to rapid communication between the aircraft pilot and the environmental operations management.

The aircraft provides safe flights and there were no difficulties during take-off and landing operations. Advanced cameras photograph wildlife and marine life and promote the protection of biodiversity, the study of vegetation and the monitoring of the work of crushers.

It has the ability of early detection of fires in wild areas, by searching for any smoke columns or abnormal temperature points, in addition to raising awareness and education through the use of photos and videos that are captured during the flight.

All necessary capabilities are harnessed to achieve this goal, in order to achieve environmental sustainability in all parts of the country. The aircraft and the modern technology it possesses will play a major role in supporting the efforts of various agencies to enrich the elements of the local environment and preserve the country's vegetation, in addition to enabling observers to reach remote areas.

It possesses advanced technologies such as remote sensing and high-resolution cameras, in addition to having an advanced wireless communications system, which makes it communicate directly with the various agencies on the ground.

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