UAV Imaging: Reliability of Drone-Captured Images in Ecological Work

Authors

Andrew Sevy, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow
Steven L. Petersen, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow
Russell Torgersen, Brigham Young University - Provo
Otto De Grof, Brigham Young University - Provo
Austin Housley, Brigham Young University - Provo

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Keywords

spatial technology, drones, wild horses, GIS

Abstract

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)-based imagery offers a scalable, repeatable method for surveying large landscapes, with the potential to reduce field effort while increasing detection consistency.

Despite growing interest in UAV applications, the accuracy of drones in identifying small, irregular features like stud piles remains poorly quantified, creating uncertainty about their reliability for management decisions.

BYU ScholarsArchive Citation

Sevy, Andrew; Petersen, Steven L.; Torgersen, Russell; Grof, Otto De; and Housley, Austin, "UAV Imaging: Reliability of Drone-Captured Images in Ecological Work" (2026). Library/Life Sciences Undergraduate Poster Competition 2026. 5.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/library_studentposters_2026/5

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

2026-03-26

Language

English

College

Life Sciences

Department

Plant and Wildlife Sciences

University Standing at Time of Publication

Junior

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