¶ Potential of UAV's for forest thinning
Description: The objective of this study, a desk study, was to evaluate the usefulness/potential of an airborne system in thinning operations in forests of Fennoscandia. The system is based on unmanned aerial vehicles (“drones”). The potential was evaluated from technical, environmental and silvicultural perspectives. In summary, while thinning with drones presents several positive environmental outcomes, there are uncertainties and considerations that need further investigation and careful planning to maximise benefits and minimise potential negative impacts.
Snapshot: 0
Category: Autonomous Machinery & Robotics
FWPA RD&E: 8.4
¶ Details
| Company | Country | Type | Website | Available in Australia? | Year | Status | Remarks | TRL | Employees | Colour | Inventors | Patent Model. |
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| Cedergren et al. | Skogforsk (Research note) | Paper | Link | 2024 | 0.0 | Orange |