A tribe in Panama with strong roots in the rainforest is seeking a land title to secure their territory. And they’re protecting their borders with a surprising form of surveillance. Drones.
According to the World Bank, there are around 42 million indigenous people in Latin America. That accounts for about eight percent of the population. While most of the indigenous may still carry on customs that preserve their ancient culture, not all are living in the past.
One tribe in the rainforests of Panama who have been on a quest to obtain the legal rights to the land they have inhabited for generations, are embracing modern technology. They’re using drones to help gather data that will help their case.
Correspondent Harris Whitbeck gives us a bird’s eye view of their efforts from outside Panama City.
A tribe in Panama uses drones to protect their territory
A tribe in Panama with strong roots in the rainforest is seeking a land title to secure their territory. And they’re protecting their borders with a surprising form of surveillance. Drones.
According to the World Bank, there are around 42 million indigenous people in Latin America. That accounts for about eight percent of the population. While most of the indigenous may still carry on customs that preserve their ancient culture, not all are living in the past.
One tribe in the rainforests of Panama who have been on a quest to obtain the legal rights to the land they have inhabited for generations, are embracing modern technology. They're using drones to help gather data that will help their case.
Correspondent Harris Whitbeck gives us a bird’s eye view of their efforts from outside Panama City.
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