A FARMER is using a “flying sheepdog” to control his flock.
Paul Brennan, who farms at Carlow, in Ireland, is using a remote-controlled drone – nicknamed Shep – to herd his sheep. Film of Shep in action has proved extremely popular on YouTube, with more than 80,000 views.
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