Light-weight uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) have been developed in recent decades, and their potential usage in science has been widely researched. High spatial resolution UAV imaging, multispectral images, gas analyzers, and samplers mounted on UAV became a standard data source for many scientific activities. Recent advances in accessible and fast communication protocols, lightweight and powerful onboard computing devices, and novel sensor developments provide remarkable opportunities for the use of UAVs in new, creative, and original ways. The advances were underpinned by new platforms for processing data coming off UAVs. We would like to hear about novel, non-standard uses of UAVs and underlying data processing platforms that help enable science and inspire innovative approaches for our fellow scientists.
Novel Applications of UAV Platforms and UAV Data