nytimes.com — Australia Gears Up for the Great Koala Count, Using Drones, Droppings and Dogs. The Australian government announced that it would commit 2 million Australian dollars to fund an audit of the Koalas, and would use new methods to do so. Heat-seeking drones, acoustic surveys and detector dogs will be de…

nytimes.com — In one Southern California city, flying drones with artificial intelligence are aiding investigations while presenting new civil rights questions. In Chula Vista, drones are already an integral part of the way the police respond to emergencies. After an emergency call comes in, officers give the dro…