EEUU. Drones (zánganos) vs drones (robotitos aéreos). Y cómo transformar un hecho en un disparate para vender la noticia

domingo 26 de octubre de 2014
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EEUU. Drones (zánganos) vs drones (robotitos aéreos). Y cómo transformar un hecho para vender una noticia. 
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Título: "zánganos vs drones: momento terrorífico de un enjambre de abejas africanizadas enojadas atacando un drone que sobrevolaba un resort en Florida"

Parece ser que se puso a volar un drone, robotito volador muy de moda, dotado de una cámara de filmación, para hacer un video de un resort en la Florida. Aparentemente se topó con una congregación de zánganos (los zánganos se reúnen en grupos para fecundar reinas). Será que los zánganos confundieron al robot con una reina e intentaron "fecundarla"? La cuestión es que la interpretación del corresponsal fue que un enjambre de zánganos atacó agresivamente ?? al drone y que tanto por la alta defensividad como por la cantidad de zánganos protegiendo la colmena ?? (recuérdese que los zánganos no cumplen otra función específica conocida que la de realizar la fecundación de las reinas y carecen de aparato vulnerador, entiéndase, aguijón), dedujo que se trataba de abejas africanas conocidas como abejas asesinas.

Con mucho más criterio,  Brian Dykstra brianjdykstra  propone que los drones podrían tener uso para la investigación del comportamiento de apareamiento de los zánganos de Apis y otras especies

Brian Dykstra brianjdykstra@gmail.com [beemonitoring] <beemonitoring-noreply@yahoogroups.com>	3:01 PM (2 hours ago)
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I thought this would be of interest to those studying drone congregation areas (DCAs) and nupital flights in the genus Apis, and other bees with these behaviors. Drones (flying-camera type) may have application in entomology/pollination biology, as they do in scientific research (e.g. cetaceans). Some might find this article slightly funny as well - 

Drone vs drones: Terrifying moment a swarm of angry Africanized bees attack aircraft 

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Drone vs drones: Terrifying moment a swarm of angry Africanized bees attack aircraft as it soars over Florida resort

• Drone quadcopter, fitted with camera, flew over Miami Beach, Florida
• Within seconds of take off, it was attacked by a swarm of angry bees
• Due to aggressive nature, insects are believed to be Africanized bees
• Their particular behavioral traits make them threat to people and pets
• Bee removal professional plans to either relocate or destroy the hive

By SOPHIE JANE EVANS FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 02:26 GMT, 25 October 2014 | UPDATED: 02:29 GMT, 25 October 2014

 
 
 
 
 

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This is the terrifying moment a swarm of angry bees attacked a drone as it flew over Miami Beach in Florida.

The drone quadcopter, fitted with a camera, was launched in a bid to capture a stunning aerial view of the coastal resort city.

But as soon as it soared above surrounding trees and homes, it was attacked by another type of drone: male honey bees. 

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Before the storm: A drone quadcopter with a camera prepares to capture an aerial view of Miami Beach

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Attack: But as soon as it soars above surrounding trees and homes, it is attacked by male honey bees

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Swarm: Footage captured by the drone shows the bees darting above the coastal resort town in Florida

Footage captured by the aircraft shows the mass of bees darting through the air as the drone emits a loud whirring sound.

They continue to swarm around the drone as it makes its way over the Miami Beach neighborhood, before landing on a block of wood in a back garden.

Due to the aggressive nature and sheer number of drones protecting the hive, the bees are believed to be Africanized bees.

Known as 'killer bees', these insects exhibit certain behavioral traits that make them a threat to people and other animals, including excessive defensiveness and swarming.

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'Killer bees': Due to the aggressive nature and sheer number of drones protecting the hive, the bees are believed to be Africanized bees (pictured). These insects exhibit excessive defensiveness and swarming

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Getting in the way: The bees are seen swarming around the drone as it soars over Miami Beach in Florida

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Posing a threat: Africanized bees' behavioral traits can make them a threat to people and other animals

Although they were first introduced to Brazil in the 1950s in an effort to increase honey production, 26 swarms accidentally escaped quarantine in 1957.

Since then, the insects  have spread throughout South and Central America. They arrived in North America in 1985.

According to Skymark Productions, which launched the drone, a bee removal professional has now inspected the hive.

They are planning to either relocate or destroy it.

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Angry: The bees are seen daring through the air as the drone makes its way over the Miami Beach area

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Landing: The insects continue to swarm the drone as it lands on a block of wood in a back garden (pictured). A bee removal professional has now inspected the hive and is planning to either relocate or destroy it

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• Skymark Aerial Productions Miami - Aerial Artistry

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