Drone, meet moose; moose, meet drone. Norwegian cameraman Kolborn Holseth Larsson was out shooting wildlife footage with his drone near his home in Norway, when he happened upon a curious moose. Moose can become aggressive when approached, but this particular moose seems docile and inquisitive -- it follows the camera around and even sniffs the bizarre flying object.
Don't try to make your own moose-meets-drone video at home, though: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service maintains that unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) need to be a safe distance away from wildlife to not stress or harass animals. Drone use is also prohibited in U.S. national parks, per a policy memorandum issued last year. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has its own set of rules regarding drone use around marine mammals. In Alaska, the use of drones to aid in hunting is also banned.
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