How Big Is That Manta Ray? A Novel and Non-Invasive Method for Measuring Reef Manta Rays Using Small Drones

How Big Is That Manta Ray? A Novel and Non-Invasive Method for Measuring Reef Manta Rays Using Small Drones

This study explores the application of small, commercially available drones to determine morphometric the measurements and record key demographic parameters of reef manta rays (<i>Mobula alfredi</i>) in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. DJI Mavic 2 Pro drones were used to obtain videos of surface-f...

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Main Authors: Edy Setyawan, Ben C. Stevenson, Muhamad Izuan, Rochelle Constantine, Mark V. Erdmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Series:Drones
Subjects:
aerial photogrammetry
marine megafauna
unmanned aerial vehicle
sexual dimorphism
size at maturity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2504-446X/6/3/63

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