Efficient Drone-Based Rare Plant Monitoring Using a Species Distribution Model and AI-Based Object Detection

Efficient Drone-Based Rare Plant Monitoring Using a Species Distribution Model and AI-Based Object Detection

Monitoring rare plant species is used to confirm presence, assess health, and verify population trends. Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) are ideal tools for monitoring rare plants because they can efficiently collect data without impacting the plant or endangering personnel. However, UAS flight plannin...

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Main Authors: William Reckling, Helena Mitasova, Karl Wegmann, Gary Kauffman, Rebekah Reid
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-10-01
Series:Drones
Subjects:
UAS
flight planning
orthomosaic
species distribution modeling
endangered species
<i>Geum Radiatum</i>
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2504-446X/5/4/110

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