Autonomous drone technology for ecology and conservation

Funder	Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
Recipient Organization	Swansea University
Country	United Kingdom
Start Date	Sep 30, 2023
End Date	Sep 29, 2026
Duration	1,095 days
Number of Grantees	2
Roles	Student; Supervisor
Data Source	UKRI Gateway to Research
Grant ID	`2888750`

Grant Description

This project will explore the use of autonomous drone technology as a potential tool for monitoring wildlife populations, tracking their movements, and influencing/controlling their behaviour.

The student will receive training and undertake research giving them with a unique combination of multidisciplinary skills for drone-based ecology and wildlife conservation.