Preventing damage caused by wild boars through ecological analysis using drones = South Korea

On the 26th, the National Institute of Biological Resources, which is affiliated with the South Korean Ministry of Environment, said, ``We have developed a ``standardized wild boar detection technique'' suitable for the mountainous areas of South Korea using advanced unmanned aerial vehicles (drones), and are using lidar (LiDAR) sensors.
We have constructed a 3rd former habitat using sensors." "Lidar" is a device that measures the distance to an object by emitting a pulsed laser and measuring the time it takes for the light to reflect back to the target object.
It is a technology that creates a three-dimensional image of the shape of an object. Through this ecological analysis using drones, the National Museum of Biological Resources has secured accurate location information of wild boars, and based on this information,
It has now become possible to accurately understand the characteristics of wild boars' habitats, such as their movements, feeding activities, and resting areas. In addition, the National Biological Resources Museum uses drones equipped with advanced sensors to detect wild boars.
By developing standardized techniques, we plan to spur research on wild boar distribution measurement (monitoring) and habitat analysis to find ways to preemptively reduce wild boar damage.
Director Seo MIN HWAN of the National Biological Resources Center said, ``Using drones, we can grasp the population density of wild boars in areas where access is dangerous or impossible, such as on steep slopes, and based on field surveys.
"This could complement the population density results."