Use of drones in forestry studies: a systematic review
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Remote sensing, unmanned aerial vehicles, forestry analysesAbstract
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, have gained prominence in the scientific field. This study aims to explore the historical trajectory of these devices, focusing on their specific applications in forestry studies. The research adopts a deductive exploratory methodology, utilizing literature review to examine forestry studies employing drones. Literature analysis prioritized recent research, employing keywords such as "remotely piloted technology in forestry studies." Using scientific databases, articles from 2015 to 2023 were identified, highlighting technological advancements, data collection methods, and challenges in drone application in forestry studies. Extracted information covered systems, use in forestry sciences, and advantages/disadvantages. The study revealed promising results in drone utilization for forestry studies. Applications encompass forest restoration monitoring, precise eucalyptus plantation assessment, cost-effective tree height measurement in coniferous forests, efficient estimation of fuels and forest structure, accurate comparison of altimetry models in sparsely vegetated areas, acai palm inventory surpassing naked-eye counting, efficiency in agricultural and forestry monitoring, mapping old beech forests through LiDAR surveys, and a wide range of practical applications for unmanned systems in forestry. Drone advantages include cost reduction, temporal flexibility, and execution in adverse conditions, while limitations involve flight time and sunlight dependence. Nevertheless, the study emphasizes their efficiency and promising contribution to forestry research.
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