Two cutting-edge technologies, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems and deep learning algorithms, have the potential to completely change how wildlife is monitored and conserved. Data collection across wide areas, in challenging locations, and in real time are all possible with UAVs. Data collection via UAVs is possible in locations that are difficult or impossible to reach using conventional human approaches. Along with spotting strange behavior by wild creatures, the UAV can also spot it in human activity. Deep learning algorithms can be used to recognize certain animals, follow their motions, and categorize their behavior. The ecology of wildlife populations may be better understood using this knowledge, which can also be utilized to create more successful conservation plans. A novel technique that has promise for wildlife monitoring and conservation is the fusion of UAV systems and deep learning algorithms. The anticipation is even more creative and successful methods to use UAVs and deep learning to protect animals as technology progresses.
Top1. Introduction
The majority of the dangers to wildlife and its population are caused by habitat loss, degradation, poaching, overexploitation, and fragmentation. Additionally, abrupt climatic changes and pollution have an impact on habitat degradation. Several government and non-government organizations are attempting to stop wildlife. To avoid drought, new deserts, fires, and floods, it is essential to conserve wildlife. Additionally, by conserving the environment, future generations of people and animals will grow to love and appreciate it as well as comprehend the value of wildlife. The preservation of animals and flora promotes global ecological balance. By regulating the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the environment, plants, for instance, contribute significantly to the maintenance of a healthy ecosystem. The improvement of food security is one of the most fundamental functions of wildlife protection for humans. The availability of different food products would rise if natural ecosystems were protected from deterioration and forests from deforestation. It is predicted that a sizable portion of animals and plants are yet to be discovered despite the expansion of animal studies over the past few decades (McComb, 2007). The majority of human drugs are derived from microbial, animal, and plant sources, which emphasizes the significance of protecting wildlife and its ecosystems. Future generations will not get the chance to witness some of the wild animals that are still around now if conservation efforts are not made. The number of wild animals is declining at an alarming rate as a result of human activity.
It is essential to preserve wildlife if we want to avoid drought, new deserts, fires, and flooding. Additionally, this conservation assures that future generations of people and wildlife will grow up in harmony with nature and appreciate it as well as comprehend the value of wildlife. The majority of the dangers to wildlife and its population are caused by habitat loss, degradation, poaching, excessive use, and fragmentation. Additionally, abrupt climatic changes and pollution have an impact on habitat degradation. A number of government and non-government organizations are attempting to stop wildlife. The preservation of animals and flora promotes global ecological balance. By regulating the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the environment, plants, for instance, contribute significantly to the maintenance of a healthy ecosystem. The improvement of food security is one of the most fundamental functions of wildlife protection for humans. UAVs are useful in agriculture, (Senthilkumar, S. et al., 2021), for pesticide and weedicide spraying, harvesting and farmland monitoring purposes (Rakesh, D. et al., 2021). The availability of different food products would rise if natural ecosystems were protected from deterioration and forests from deforestation. It is predicted that a sizable portion of animals and plants are yet to be discovered despite the expansion of animal studies over the past few decades. The majority of human drugs are derived from microbial, animal, and plant sources, which emphasizes the significance of protecting wildlife and its ecosystems. Future generations won't be able to view a few of the wild animals that live today if conservation efforts are not made (Krausman and Johnsingh, 1990). Because of human activity, the number of wild animals is declining at an alarming rate. A cutting-edge technical solution is being pursued in response to the rising demand for original strategies to ensure wildlife preservation. Additionally, unmanned aircraft systems (UAVs) are promoted as a viable option or substitute for wildlife monitoring.
1.1 Advantages of UAVs in Wildlife Conservation
Comparing drones to more conventional approaches, there are several benefits to using them to monitor wildlife. Non-invasive data gathering, increased effectiveness and coverage, cost-effectiveness, and improved safety are a few of these. Drones make it possible to collect precise data and identify issues before they become serious, improving wildlife management (Brinkman, M. P, 2020). This technology also increases support for conservation efforts and public knowledge of them. Examples of specific drone applications include following koalas in Australia to assess their health and population reduction, monitoring elephant numbers in Kenya with infrared cameras, and securing sea turtle nests in the US by locating nesting places on beaches. Drones have a lot of potential to improve the effectiveness, precision, and efficiency of wildlife conservation efforts.