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Protecting Northern Michigan's ​Water Resources

Pixie Drone: Floating Waste Collector Drone at the Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor in Elk Rapids

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Pixie Drone: Floating Waste Collector Drone at the Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor in Elk Rapids

July 18 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Pixie Drone

This event is subject to change due to weather conditions. The Pixie Drone cannot operate in large waves or harsh weather.

Pixie Drone is an electric, remote-controlled drone with a video camera that collects floating waste in marinas, harbors, lakes, and more. It has a 160 liter collection capacity, operates for up to 6 hours on a single charge, and is fully compatible with salt water, fresh water and brackish water.

Pixie Drone helps maintain the natural beauty of our waters while reducing the environmental impact of plastic pollution. It is 100% electric, and emits no harmful gases or greenhouse gases. The robot was obtained through a partnership with the Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup (GLPC), through generous funding and support from North American energy company TC Energy. Please join us to check out the robots in action and learn how you can help reduce plastic pollution of our Northern Michigan waterways.

For more information on the Great Lakes Plastic Clean Up, please visit https://www.greatlakesplasticcleanup.org/

or for info on Pixie Drone, please visit https://searial-cleaners.com/our-cleaners/pixiedrone-mobile-waste-collector/

Details

Date:
July 18
Time:
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Event Category:

Organizer

Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council
Phone
(231) 347-1181
Email
info@watershedcouncil.org
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