scholarly journals Przewalski’s Horses (Equus ferus przewalskii) Responses to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Flights under Semireserve Conditions: Conservation Implication

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Vanessa Lu ◽  
Feng Xu ◽  
Mardan Aghabey Turghan
Keyword(s):  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Behavioral Responses ◽  
Technological Innovations ◽  
Wildlife Monitoring ◽  
Ecological Research ◽  
Flight Altitude ◽  
Strong Correlations ◽  
Natural Behavior ◽  
Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Future Viability

Recent technological innovations have led to an upsurge in the availability of unmanned aerial vehicles (also known as drones and hereafter referred to as UAVs)—aircraft remotely operated from the ground—which are increasingly popular tools for ecological research, and the question of this study concerns the extent to which wildlife responses might allow aerial wildlife monitoring (AWM) by UAVs. Our experiment tests the hypothesis that the wildlife-UAVs interaction depends strongly on flight altitude that there may be a lowest altitude range for which the ungulates are not exceedingly disturbed, dictating a practically achievable level of discernibility in flight observation, for this question might influence the future viability of the UAVs in the study and protection of the other wildlife in China’s semiarid ecosystem. We examined the behavioral responses of a group of enclosed Przewalski’s horses (Equus ferus przewalskii) to the presence of different in-flight UAVs models by conducting flights at altitudes ranging from 1 to 52 meters and recorded the heights at which each horse reacted to (noticed and fled) the UAVs. All horses exhibited a stress response to UAVs flights as evidenced by running away. The results suggest strong correlations between flight altitude and response across the different subjects that adults generally noticed the UAVs at the larger heights (20.58 ± 10.46 m) than the immature (4.67 ± 0.87 m). Meanwhile, reaction heights of females (15.85 ± 6.01 m) are smaller than that of males (26.85 ± 18.52 m). Supported by their biological roles in herds (e.g., males must give protection to his entire herd while females are purely responsible for their offspring), our results also show that age, closely followed by gender, are the two most significant elements that determine a horse’s level of alertness to the UAVs. This research will help future scientists to better gauge the appropriate height to use a drone for animal observation in order to minimize disturbance and best preserve their natural behavior.

scholarly journals Ungulate Responses to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Flying at Different Altitudes in Africa’s Arid Savanna

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marlice vanVuuren ◽  
Rudie vanVuuren ◽  
Larry M. Silverberg ◽  
Joe Manning ◽  
Krishna Pacifici ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Behavioral Responses ◽  
Anecdotal Evidence ◽  
Flight Altitude ◽  
Strong Correlations ◽  
Altitude Range ◽  
Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Future Viability ◽  
Free Ranging ◽  
Different Altitudes

AbstractThis paper tests the hypothesis that ungulate-UAV interaction depends strongly on flight altitude, that there may be a lowest altitude range for which the ungulates are not exceedingly disturbed, dictating a practically achievable level of discernibility in flight observation. This question strongly influences the future viability of the UAV in the study and protection of the ungulates in Africa’s arid savanna. This paper examined the behavioral responses of a group of free ranging ungulate species (Oryx, Kudu, Springbok, Giraffe, Eland, Hartebeest, and Impala) found in an animal reserve in Namibia to the presence of different in-flight UAV models. The study included 99 flights (337 passes) at altitudes ranging from 15 to 55 meters. The ungulates were unhabituated to the UAVs and the study was conducted in the presence of stress-inducing events that occur naturally in the environment. The results suggest strong correlations between flight altitude and response across the different ungulates and anecdotal evidence suggests in some cases rapid habituation to the UAVs.

scholarly journals Trust Mediating Reliability–Reliance Relationship in Supervisory Control of Human–Swarm Interactions

2019 ◽  
Vol 62 (8) ◽  
pp. 1237-1248 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aya Hussein ◽  
Sondoss Elsawah ◽  
Hussein A. Abbass
Keyword(s):  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Mediation Analysis ◽  
Supervisory Control ◽  
Predictive Power ◽  
Behavioral Responses ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Trust In Automation ◽  
The Relationship

Objective This work aims to further test the theory that trust mediates the interdependency between automation reliability and the rate of human reliance on automation. Background Human trust in automation has been the focus of many research studies. Theoretically, trust has been proposed to impact human reliance on automation by mediating the relationship between automation reliability and the rate of human reliance. Experimentally, however, the results are contradicting as some confirm the mediating role of trust, whereas others deny it. Hence, it is important to experimentally reinvestigate this role of trust and understand how the results should be interpreted in the light of existing theory. Method Thirty-two subjects supervised a swarm of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in foraging missions in which the swarm provided recommendations on whether or not to collect potential targets, based on the information sensed by the UAVs. By manipulating the reliability of the recommendations, we observed changes in participants’ trust and their behavioral responses. Results A within-subject mediation analysis revealed a significant mediation role of trust in the relationship between swarm reliability and reliance rate. High swarm reliability increased the rate of correct acceptances, but decreased the rate of correct rejections. No significant effect of reliability was found on response time. Conclusion Trust is not a mere by-product of the interaction; it possesses a predictive power to estimate the level of reliance on automation. Application The mediation role of trust confirms the significance of trust calibration in determining the appropriate level of reliance on swarm automation.

scholarly journals Precision wildlife monitoring using unmanned aerial vehicles

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jarrod C. Hodgson ◽  
Shane M. Baylis ◽  
Rowan Mott ◽  
Ashley Herrod ◽  
Rohan H. Clarke
Keyword(s):  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Wildlife Monitoring ◽  
Aerial Vehicles

scholarly journals DÜNYA BASININDA TÜRKİ YE’Nİ N S/İ HA GÜCÜ VE KÜRESEL Sİ YASETE YANSIMALARI

2021 ◽  
pp. 202-229
Author(s):  
Elif Nur TAŞ ◽  
Zeynep PARALI ◽  
Hatice Nur ÇETİN
Keyword(s):  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽  
National Development ◽  
Global Politics ◽  
Technological Innovations ◽  
Unmanned Aerial Systems ◽  
Main Question ◽  
Economic Interests ◽  
General Terms ◽  
Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Aerial Systems

Technological innovations in the 􀏐ield of informatics, rapid developments in subjects such as arti􀏐icial intelligence and robotic engineering have put Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) and Armed Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UCAV) into the battle􀏐ield of the 21st century. At this point, states whose common concerns are security have taken the path of both obtaining intelligence and developing unmanned aerial systems, whose use is rapidly increasing in the 􀏐ield of war-defense. It is known that many countries are currently working on developing and producing UAVs, beside United States of America (USA) and Israel which both have advanced unmanned aerial systems. Because states that are developing and manufacturing their own unmanned aerial systems are aware that this situation will provide a strategic advantage in terms of their military, political and economic interests. In this context, Turkey didn’t stay indifferent to the developments of unmanned aerial systems emerging in each passing day, it has made considerable momentum towards the last 􀏐ifteen years to develop national and indigenous UAV systems. Especially since mid-2010, these systems have been used ef􀏐iciently in both intra border operations and crossborder operations The main question of this article is how Turkey’s UAV/UCAV power is re􀏐lected in global politics and in this direction, world press will be scanned. In this context, this study will primarily explained by Turkey’s domestic and national development of unmanned aerial systems adventure in general terms; then Turkey’s use of these vehicles in where and for what purpose will be evaluated. Afterward it will be evaluated that how Turkey’s power of UAV/UCAV is perceived by other states in economic and military-political aspects by examining the relevant state press and publishing organizations Keywords: Turkey, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles, Press- Publishing Organizations.

scholarly journals Approaching birds with drones: first experiments and ethical guidelines

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 20140754 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisabeth Vas ◽  
Amélie Lescroël ◽  
Olivier Duriez ◽  
Guillaume Boguszewski ◽  
David Grémillet
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Ecological Research ◽  
Ethical Guidelines ◽  
Wetland Area ◽  
Physiological Indicators ◽  
Approach Distance ◽  
Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Approach Speed ◽  
The Impact

Unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly called drones, are being increasingly used in ecological research, in particular to approach sensitive wildlife in inaccessible areas. Impact studies leading to recommendations for best practices are urgently needed. We tested the impact of drone colour, speed and flight angle on the behavioural responses of mallards Anas platyrhynchos in a semi-captive situation, and of wild flamingos ( Phoenicopterus roseus ) and common greenshanks ( Tringa nebularia ) in a wetland area. We performed 204 approach flights with a quadricopter drone, and during 80% of those we could approach unaffected birds to within 4 m. Approach speed, drone colour and repeated flights had no measurable impact on bird behaviour, yet they reacted more to drones approaching vertically. We recommend launching drones farther than 100 m from the birds and adjusting approach distance according to species. Our study is a first step towards a sound use of drones for wildlife research. Further studies should assess the impacts of different drones on other taxa, and monitor physiological indicators of stress in animals exposed to drones according to group sizes and reproductive status.

scholarly journals Javan langur responses to the repeated exposure of ground survey and novel stimulus, unmanned aerial vehicles

2021 ◽  
Vol 948 (1) ◽  
pp. 012006
Author(s):  
D A Rahman ◽  
Y Setiawan ◽  
A A A F Rahman ◽  
T R Martiyani
Keyword(s):  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Behavioral Responses ◽  
Ecological Monitoring ◽  
Local Fauna ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Linear Mixed Effects ◽  
Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Ground Survey ◽  
New Type ◽  
Generalized Linear Mixed Effects

Abstract The use of small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs; a.k.a “drones”) for ecological monitoring, conservation campaign, and management is increasing enormously. UAVs operate at low altitudes (<150 m) and in any terrain; thus, they are susceptible to interact with local fauna, generating a new type of anthropogenic disturbance that has not been systematically evaluated. Both policy-makers and practitioners require data about the potential impacts of UAVs on natural biota, but few studies exist. The research aims to compare behavioral responses from ground-based surveys vs. UAVs flights. Moreover, we conducted two experiments of UAVs overflights, specifically aiming to assess the responses of Trachypithecus auratus. Between January and March 2021, we conducted 24 UAVs flight approaches and 12 ground surveys at Mount Halimun-Salak National Park, Indonesia. We applied generalized linear mixed-effects models and Kruskal-Wallis tests to 364 behavioral scores obtained from two independent observers. When directly compared, the detection time was higher using UAVs (χ2 = 38.50; df= 1; p < 0.050), and behavioral responses by Javan langur to UAVs overflights at > 30 m were different from responses to ground surveys were more intense. Finally, we suggest data-driven best practices for UAVs use and the design of future UAVs-wildlife response studies.

Evaluation of disturbance effect on geese caused by an approaching unmanned aerial vehicle

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
MADS BECH-HANSEN ◽  
RUNE M. KALLEHAUGE ◽  
JANNIK M. S. LAURITZEN ◽  
MATHIAS H. SØRENSEN ◽  
BJARKE LAUBEK ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle ◽  
Initial Disturbance ◽  
Flight Altitude ◽  
Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Disturbance Effects ◽  
Vigilance Behaviour ◽  
Aerial Vehicle

SummaryUnmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are useful tools in ornithological studies. Importantly, though, UAV-caused disturbance has been noted to vary among species. This study evaluated guidelines for UAVs as a tool for researching geese. Twenty-four flocks of foraging geese were approached at an altitude of 50–100 m with a quadcopter UAV and disturbance effects were analysed across different horizontal distances between the UAV and the flocks. Geese were increasingly disturbed when approached by a UAV, with birds showing increased vigilance behaviour within approximately 300 m. Increasing UAV flight altitude as well as increasing take-off distance from the flocks both decreased the risk of bird flocks flushing. In conclusion, when monitoring geese using UAVs, flight altitudes of 100 m and take-off distances of ideally ∼500 m are recommended, to minimise initial disturbance and reducing the risk of birds flushing.

scholarly journals Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Artificial Intelligence Revolutionizing Wildlife Monitoring and Conservation

Sensors ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis Gonzalez ◽  
Glen Montes ◽  
Eduard Puig ◽  
Sandra Johnson ◽  
Kerrie Mengersen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Wildlife Monitoring ◽  
Aerial Vehicles

scholarly journals Influence of wind disturbances and nonlinearities of servo drive on the contour of stabilization of the flight of height of unmanned aerial vehicle

2019 ◽  
pp. 23-30
Author(s):  
V. A. Malkin ◽  
I. V. Rozhkov ◽  
A. A. San’ko
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Control Systems ◽  
Velocity Vector ◽  
Flight Altitude ◽  
Servo Drive ◽  
Automatic Control Systems ◽  
Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Aerial Vehicle

The article discusses a mathematical model of wind, taking into account its stochastic component and wind of a steady direction, presents the results of a comparative analysis of the effect of wind parameters on the total wind velocity vector acting on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). The main non-line arities of the autopilot servo elements and their influence on the output signal are considered. The reaction of the contour of the UAV flight altitude stabilization to the wind is considered, taking into account the nonlinearity of the servo drive elements. Proved the need to take into account the wind in the synthesis of automatic control systems (ACS) and the contours of the angular stabilization of the drone at stages where the flight speed of the drone is less than 30 m / s.

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