Researchers have reviewed evidence for wildlife disturbance and current drone policies and found that the law is playing catch-up with emerging technology. Pip Wallace September 11, 2017 Drones and wildlife – working to co‑exist Pip Wallace, University of Waikato; Iain White, University of Waikato, and Ross Martin, University of Waikato The drone market is booming, with some unwanted consequences for wildlife. A new study argues that threatened species might need extra protections.