Successful observation of orangutans in the wild with thermal-equipped drones
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| Publication date | 09-2019 |
| Journal | Journal of Unmanned Vehicle Systems |
| Volume | Issue number | 7 | 3 |
| Pages (from-to) | 235-257 |
| Number of pages | 23 |
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| Abstract | We investigated the efficacy of a drone equipped with a thermal camera as a potential survey tool to detect wild Bornean orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus) and other tropical primates. Using the thermal camera we successfully detected 41 orangutans and a troop of proboscis monkeys, all of which were confirmed by ground observers. We discuss the potential advantages and limitations of thermal-equipped drones as a tool to complement other methods, and the potential of this technology for use as a future survey tool. |
| Document type | Article |
| Note | With supplementary materials |
| Language | English |
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https://doi.org/10.1139/juvs-2018-0035
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