Drones are increasingly being used for environmental land management for a variety of purposes, including invasive plant species detection, volumetric analysis of vegetation, and creation of digital elevation models (DEMs).

Invasive plant species detection involves using a drone equipped with a camera or multispectral sensors to capture images or data about the plants in an area. The images or data are then analyzed using specialized software to identify the presence and location of invasive plant species in the area. This can be especially useful for identifying and tracking the spread of invasive species, which can have negative impacts on native ecosystems.

Volumetric analysis of vegetation using drones involves using a drone equipped with LiDAR or multispectral sensors to capture data about the plants in an area. The data is then analyzed using specialized software to calculate the volume of vegetation in the area. This can be useful for monitoring the health and growth of vegetation, as well as for predicting the amount of biomass that can be harvested from the area.

Creation of digital elevation models (DEMs) using drones involves using a drone equipped with a LiDAR sensor to capture detailed images of the terrain. The images are then used to create a detailed map of the elevation, slope, and features of the area. DEMs can be used for a variety of purposes in environmental land management, including land use planning, flood modeling, and vegetation mapping.