THE EXPERIENCE OF UAV’S USE FOR BIOGEOGRAPHICAL RESEARCH IN «BELOGORIE» NATURAL RESERVE

Abstract

The article describes the experience of field biogeographic studies in the natural reserve "Belogorie" with the use of UAV in autumn, winter and spring seasons. Particular emphasis is placed on the zoogeographical problems. Also, the authors analyze the international experience of UAV’s use in geographical research and give suggestions for further development of biogeographic studies using thermal, multispectral cameras and gas analyzers.