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The drone departed from the controlled area of De Kooy airfield.<\/p>\n<p>Along the way, the aircraft captured seabirds and marine mammals with a special camera system. This allows researchers to monitor marine life without manned flights and without disruption.<\/p>\n<p>Den Helder Airport calls it a national first. Never before has a civil drone flight been conducted in the Netherlands over international waters that took place completely out of the operator&#039;s sight.<\/p>\n<p>The technology enables long-term and safe measurements at sea. The drone can fly for up to 15 hours and emits 84 percent less CO\u2082 than an aircraft.<\/p>\n<p>The flight demonstrates the technical capabilities of Den Helder. An unmanned drone, completely out of sight, took off from De Kooy towards the open sea. 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