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Area of Science:

  • Agricultural Science
  • Environmental Science
  • Open Science Technology

Background:

  • Open science initiatives have increased access to publications and data, but scientific tools remain limited.
  • Uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) offer significant research potential in agriculture and environmental sciences.
  • Current UAV research predominantly uses proprietary, closed-source tools, limiting accessibility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To collect, curate, organize, and test a suite of open-source tools for aerial data capture in research.
  • To develop an accessible and affordable alternative to proprietary drone technology for scientific applications.

Main Methods:

  • A collaborative, iterative development process involving over 100 contributors across five countries.
  • Creation of the Open Science Drone Toolkit, including open-hardware autonomous drones, off-the-shelf components, and open-source software.
  • Development of guides and protocols for complete aerial data acquisition workflows.

Main Results:

  • Data collected using the toolkit over a wheat field showed a high correlation with satellite imagery and commercial sensors.
  • Demonstrated the feasibility of capturing research-grade aerial data with affordable, accessible, and customizable open-source tools.
  • Validated the effectiveness of open workflows for aerial data acquisition.

Conclusions:

  • Open-source hardware and software provide a viable pathway for research-grade aerial data capture.
  • The Open Science Drone Toolkit democratizes access to advanced UAV technology for scientific research.
  • Promotes the use of open, customizable, and affordable tools in agricultural and environmental research.