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  • Environmental Science
  • Public Health
  • Remote Sensing

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  • Malaria elimination requires integrated vector control, including indoor and outdoor interventions.
  • Larval source management (LSM) is vital but limited by the ability to map mosquito aquatic habitats.
  • Current methods for habitat mapping are insufficient for effective LSM implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate the feasibility of using a low-cost drone for mapping water bodies.
  • To assess the drone's utility in identifying mosquito habitats for LSM.
  • To evaluate the potential of drone imagery for broader public health planning.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a DJI Phantom drone costing under $1000.
  • Conducted surveys across seven diverse sites in Zanzibar.
  • Generated high-resolution (7 cm) georeferenced orthomosaic imagery.

Main Results:

  • Successfully mapped water bodies in natural, agricultural (rice paddies), peri-urban, and urban areas.
  • Acquired high-resolution imagery covering up to 30 hectares per site.
  • Identified ancillary data including access routes and potential drinking water sources.

Conclusions:

  • Drone-based surveys offer a low-cost, flexible solution for mapping water bodies for LSM.
  • This approach supports operational deployment of LSM initiatives in disease elimination campaigns.
  • Drone-generated data provides valuable information for public health planning beyond vector control.