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Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Aerogeophysics
- Publisher: European Association of Geoscientists & Engineers
- Source: Conference Proceedings, Engineering and Mining Geophysics 2018, Apr 2018, Volume 2018, p.1 - 8
Abstract
The article presents a review and analysis of the prospects for the use of unmanned aerial systems (UAVs) for aerogeophysical studies. The requirements for unmanned aerial systems used for geophysical surveying and for surveying equipment are determined. Recommendations for the selection of unmanned aerial systems for the geophysical survey tasks are given. The conclusion made that the most optimal class of unmanned aerial systems for geophysics are aerodynamic class of devices which include aircraft and rotor UAVs. The current experience of using unmanned systems in aerogeophysics in Russia and abroad is considered. Also, modern problems of unmanned aerial systems are considered: the questions of the legal issues of using UAVs, as well as the problems of power supplies and the reduction of economic efficiency when increasion the area of work.
A conclusion is made about the high relevance and prospects of this direction in aerogeophysics.