Piloting new solutions: UAV LiDAR and photogrammetry in the Falklands
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Darwin Plus Local
VALUE £20,075
WHERE Falkland Islands
Summary
This overall project aims to increase the capacity on the Falkland Islands to undertake habitat-mapping and long-term monitoring for decision-making by purchasing both L2 and P2 payloads for a DJI Matrice 350RTK UAV. These sensors enable detailed habitat mapping with LiDAR's 3D models and improved vegetation/wildlife monitoring with high-resolution imagery. A small pilot/proof of concept project on Sea Lion Island will utilise the equipment to survey the impact of the 2024 wildfires, a baseline for future impact and restoration monitoring.
