Testing marine conservation applications of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in a remote marine protected area

Brooke, Samantha; Graham, David; Jacobs, Todd; Littnan, Charles L.; Manuel, Mark; O’Conner, Robert

doi:10.1139/juvs-2015-0011

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“…Selby et al (2011) experimentally demonstrated that a UAS may be capable of autonomously detecting and tracking moving whales at the water surface. Most recently, Durban et al (2015) describe the use of a small vertical-takeoff-and-landing multirotor UAS deployed from a boat to conduct photogrammetry of killer whales (Orcinus orca), while Brooke et al (2015) detected Hawaiian monk seals (Neomonachus schauinslandi) resting on islands and atolls in UAS video footage collected in the Northwest Hawaiian Islands.…”

Section: Mammalsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Vas et al (2015) systematically assessed reactions of non-breeding mallards (Anas platyrhynchos), greater flamingos (Phoenicopterus roseus), and common greenshanks (Tringa nebularia) to small multirotor UAS of varying colour, speed, and approach angle. Most recently, Dulava et al (2015) evaluated the detectability of non-breeding waterbird species as well as decoys by small fixedwing UAS at varying flight altitudes and camera settings, while Brooke et al (2015) reported detection of various seabirds in UAS video footage.…”

Section: Birdsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Accounts of herptile surveying by UAS remain scarce in the literature, though live and decoy alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) detections were reported by Jones et al (2006) and Watts et al (2010), while Hodgson et al (2013) and Brooke et al (2015) reported detection of sea turtles (Caretta caretta and Chelonia mydas).…”

Section: Herptilesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Wildlife research and management methods in the 21st century: Where do unmanned aircraft fit in?

Chabot

Bird

2015

J. Unmanned Veh. Sys.

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Since the turn of the century, emerging unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) have found increasingly diverse applications in wildlife science as convenient, very highresolution remote sensing devices. Achieved or conceptualized applications include optical surveying and observation of animals, autonomous wildlife telemetry tracking, and habitat research and monitoring. As the technology continues to progress and interest from the wildlife science community grows, there may yet be much untapped potential for UAS to contribute to the discipline. We present a review of the published primary literature on the application of UAS in wildlife science and related fields. This is followed by a systematic review of the broader wildlife science literature published since the turn of the century to assess where UAS are likely to make important contributions going forward based on the trends that have emerged thus far. UAS, in particular small lightweight models, are generally well suited for collecting data at an intermediate spatial scale between what is easily coverable on the ground and what is economically coverable with conventional aircraft. They are particularly useful for monitoring wildlife and habitats in places that are difficult to access or navigate from the ground, as well as approaching sensitive or aggressive species.Key words: aerial survey, conservation, remotely piloted aircraft system, unmanned aerial vehicle, drone, wildlife monitoring.Résumé : Depuis le début du siècle, les nouveaux systèmes d'aéronefs sans pilote (UAS), en tant qu'appareils de télédétection de haute résolution pratiques, ont donné lieu à de plus en plus d'applications diverses en science de la faune. Les applications réalisées ou conceptualisées comprennent l'inventaire et l'observation optiques des animaux, la localisation autonome de la faune par télémétrie et la recherche et la surveillance des habitats. À mesure que la technologie continue de progresser et que l'intérêt de la part du milieu scientifique du domaine de la faune croît, la contribution des UAS à la discipline pourra augmenter, car il peut y avoir encore beaucoup de potentiel à exploiter. Nous présentons un examen de la littérature primaire publiée portant sur l'application des UAS dans les domaines de la science de la faune et connexes. Un examen systématique de l'ensemble de la littérature de la science de la faune publiée depuis le début du siècle s'ensuit dans le but d'évaluer, d'après les tendances qui ont émergé jusqu'à maintenant, où les UAS vont possiblement faire des contributions à l'avenir. Les UAS, en particulier les petits modèles légers, sont bien adaptés à la collecte de données à une échelle spatiale intermédiaire entre ce qui est facilement saisi sur le terrain et ce qui est saisi à l'aide d'un aéronef traditionnel. Ils sont particulièrement utiles pour la surveillance de la faune et des habitats dans les endroits difficiles à accéder ou à naviguer à partir du sol, ainsi que pour s'approcher des espèces sensibles ou agressives.

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Section: Mammalsmentioning

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Section: Birdsmentioning

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Wildlife research and management methods in the 21st century: Where do unmanned aircraft fit in?

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2015

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“…Emerging technologies, such as remote sensing, satellites and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), may offer potential solutions to enforcement and surveillance challenges, particularly as they become more cost-effective and technologically advanced (Brooke, et al, 2015). The adoption of Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS) and Automatic Identification Systems make tracking legal fishing vessels easier while making it more difficult for illegal vessels to avoid detection.…”

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Large-Scale Marine Protected Areas: guidelines for design and management

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Wilhelm³

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“…Biologists have begun to recognize the datagathering opportunities that remote, small unmanned aerial survey systems offer, particularly as functionality and availability improve over time (e.g., Jones et al 2006;Anderson and Gaston 2013;Goebel et al 2015;Christie et al 2016;Brunner et al 2017;Pai et al 2017). One of the most attractive aspects of a functional unmanned aerial system is the ability to obtain information that otherwise would be impossible or prohibitively expensive to collect by using traditional methods (Brook et al 2015;Koh and Wich 2012;Ventura et al 2016;Watts et al 2012;Hodgson et al 2013). The application of sUAS for marine fisheries was summarized in a recent National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) UAS Symposium (October 2016; https://swfsc.noaa.…”

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Perspectives on the Application of Unmanned Aircraft for Freshwater Fisheries Census

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This work provides an overview of the use of small unmanned aircraft systems for freshwater fisheries survey and fish identification. As an example, a series of river reaches in Mongolia was surveyed for identification and sizing of the endangered Taimen Hucho taimen, the world's largest salmonid. Using polarized video imagery, Taimen were positively identified in depths of over 2 m. River reaches were chosen for survey to include likely Taimen holding grounds as well as areas that were unlikely Taimen habitat. Large areas of river reaches were quickly surveyed with video imagery stored for analysis. Using land‐based targets for sizing and flying autonomous search patterns, we found that Taimen were easily identifiable based on their swimming patterns and could be remotely sized; furthermore, the fish did not appear to be disturbed by the presence of overhead aircraft. Lessons learned from the experiments and recommendations for future advances are provided. The use of small unmanned aircraft systems for fisheries is shown to be a novel and inexpensive alternative to traditional fisheries survey methods.

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Testing marine conservation applications of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in a remote marine protected area

Cited by 24 publications

References 2 publications

Wildlife research and management methods in the 21st century: Where do unmanned aircraft fit in?

Wildlife research and management methods in the 21st century: Where do unmanned aircraft fit in?

Large-Scale Marine Protected Areas: guidelines for design and management

Perspectives on the Application of Unmanned Aircraft for Freshwater Fisheries Census

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