Australia’s east coast is known as the Humpback Whale Highway. Follow scientists as they try and capture samples of whale snot using a truly unique method: drones, with Ausfilm Member: Heliguy

It’s not often Ausfilm covers scientific research, however, this story almost borders on the surreal, and worth sharing.

Heliguy’s Alastair Smith operates the custom-built drone with adept and swift capabilities in order to collect the spouting mist from a selection of whales. The collected samples can then be investigated in the lab to detect bacteria and the presence of any viruses.

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Images: Heliguy’s Alastair Smith operating the drone. Credit: ABC TV & iview