Ecological Monitoring & Drone TechnologyAdvances in remote sensing are occurring in real time as new developments in the technology are announced daily. As we begin to understand more about the capabilities of remote sensing, the potential application of unmanned aerial vehicles collectively known as "drones" becomes intriguing for those of us interested in large-scale ecological monitoring. The ability to accurately examine large swaths of land provides an unprecedented opportunity for resource-constrained stakeholders.
Our team is synthesizing an ecological monitoring framework that integrates remote sensing technology at Tejon Ranch, a 100,000 acre private conservation property located just southeast of Bakersfield, CA.
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