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A standardized protocol for reporting methods when using drones for wildlife research

Published:2020-06-01 Issue:2 Volume:8 Page:89-98
ISSN:2291-3467
Container-title:Journal of Unmanned Vehicle Systems
language:en
Short-container-title:J. Unmanned Veh. Sys.

Author:

Barnas Andrew F.¹,Chabot Dominque²,Hodgson Amanda J.³⁴,Johnston David W.⁵,Bird David M.⁶,Ellis-Felege Susan N.¹

Affiliation:

1. Department of Biology, University of North Dakota, 10 Cornell Street, Stop 9019, Grand Forks, ND 58201, USA.

2. droneMetrics, 7 Tauvette Street, Ottawa, ON K1B 3A1, Canada.

3. Aquatic Megafauna Research Unit, Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Ecosystems, Harry Butler Institute, Murdoch University, Murdoch 6150, Australia.

4. Environmental and Conservation Sciences, Murdoch University, Murdoch 6150, Australia.

5. Marine Robotics and Remote Sensing Lab, Duke University Marine Laboratory, Division of Marine Science and Conservation, Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Beaufort, NC 28516, USA.

6. Department of Natural Resource Sciences, McGill University, Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC H9X 3V9, Canada.

Abstract

Drones are increasingly popular tools for wildlife research, but it is important that the use of these tools does not overshadow reporting of methodological details required for evaluation of study designs. The diversity in drone platforms, sensors, and applications necessitates the reporting of specific details for replication, but there is little guidance available on how to detail drone use in peer-reviewed articles. Here, we present a standardized protocol to assist researchers in reporting of their drone use in wildlife research. The protocol is delivered in six sections: Project Overview; Drone System and Operation Details; Payload, Sensor, and Data Collection; Field Operation Details; Data Post-Processing; and Permits, Regulations, Training, and Logistics. Each section outlines the details that should be included, along with justifications for their inclusion. To facilitate ease of use, we have provided two example protocols, retroactively produced for published drone-based studies by the authors of this protocol. Our hopes are that the current version of this protocol should assist with the communication, dissemination, and adoption of drone technology for wildlife research and management.

Publisher

Canadian Science Publishing

Subject

Electrical and Electronic Engineering,Control and Optimization,Computer Science Applications,Aerospace Engineering,Automotive Engineering,Control and Systems Engineering

Link

http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/pdf/10.1139/juvs-2019-0011

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