Technology in Practice: Utilizing Drones with AI for Rapid Detection of Abnormalities

Technology has developed rapidly in the past few years. Unknown places are more accessible to public with the help of drones. If technology like drones can be used for aerial surveys, will it work to protect endangered animals ?

Let's take a look!

Indonesia is known for its animals diversity. Sumatran tiger, Orangutans and elephant are now being at risk. Not to mention the rest of other animals being classified in danger. Not only their population has decreased gradually, but also their habitat has been 'terminated'.

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Rangkong Badak (Rhinoceros Hornbill, Buceros rhinoceros) found in Sumatra | source : https://jungleinn-bukitlawang.com/

In 2009, I was fortunate to experience the freshness of Leuser, one of the largest forests in Indonesia. I could vividly see its beautiful trees, even the tallest and thickest ones I have never imagined existed.

This memory ignites my curiosity of how technology may save earth if used appropriately. If I had to imagine what it was like to save forest in 2009, I couldn't have used my intellectual capacity better.

Being one of  the world's most important tropical rainforests, Leuser's vegetation stores enormous amounts of carbon. Hence, its role is critical to the global oxygen cycle and climate patterns.  

A giant tree called banyan, which is considered one of the largest plant organisms on the planet |source : https://www.conservationatlas.org/

Unfortunately, animal population has deceased due to deforestation for agriculture, illegal hunting, and human conflict. It is generally believed that only 400 sumatran tigers exist and fewer than 800 orangutans have been tracked so far.

Technology in Practice

Wildlife monitoring is quite important to learn animal behaviour. Drones can give accurate pictures or videos of animals in less accessible environment.