Experts use drones and tech to enhance wildlife conservation and ecosystem restoration

Technology is fast becoming a key tool in wildlife conservation, as experts gather in Nairobi for the Global Conservation Tech and Drone Forum 2026. Stakeholders present cite the growing use of drones, smart mapping, and real-time data systems to monitor wildlife, curb poaching, and manage human-wildlife conflict. Organisers of the five-day forum reckon technology is now central to protecting wildlife and restoring ecosystems.