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  • Ecological drone science
  • Spatial ecology
  • Volumetric ecology

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  • Drone technology has become integral to ecological research since 2013.
  • Initial predictions of lightweight drones revolutionizing spatial ecology have been realized.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review key developments in ecological drone science over the last decade.
  • To critically evaluate the future potential of drones in ecology, including volumetric ecology.
  • To discuss emerging applications and ethical considerations.

Main Methods:

  • Review of advancements in plant and animal ecology using drones.
  • Analysis of imaging and nonimaging drone workflows.
  • Examination of data processing techniques and operational ethics.

Main Results:

  • Lightweight drones are now a standard tool in ecological studies.
  • Significant progress has been made in drone-based ecological data acquisition and processing.
  • The potential for volumetric ecology is emerging.

Conclusions:

  • Drone technology continues to evolve, offering new frontiers in ecological research.
  • Future research should explore drone applications in aerobiology, understory, and underground environments.
  • Ecologists are encouraged to critically engage with the expanding capabilities of drone technology.