Drone-Based Habitat Monitoring and Mapping in Haryana (India): Methods, Applications, and Management Value
Author(s): Anjali garg and Dr. Navpreet kaur
Authors Affiliations:
Research Scholar, Deshbhagat University Gobindgarh
DOIs:10.2015/IJIRMF/202509033 | Paper ID: IJIRMF202509033 Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) now offer conservation teams in Haryana a practical way to monitor habitats with centimeter-level detail. This paper synthesizes methods and field workflows tailored to Haryana’s landscapes—wetlands (Sultanpur, Bhindawas), the Aravalli hill system, the Yamuna floodplain, and Shivalik foothills (Kalesar, Morni). We outline planning steps under Indian regulations, compare sensor options (RGB, multispectral, thermal), and present Haryana-focused case applications for wetland dynamics, invasive plant detection, forest restoration monitoring, riparian erosion assessment, and fire scar mapping. Outputs such as orthomosaics, vegetation indices, and bank-erosion metrics translate directly into management actions: prioritizing de-silting and hyacinth removal, gap-filling plantations, and delineating riverine buffers. We discuss data quality, ethical flight practices around wildlife, and integration with GIS and ground surveys. The approach demonstrates how drones can shorten decision cycles for habitat managers in Haryana while complementing satellites and fieldwork.
Anjali Garg (2025); Drone-Based Habitat Monitoring and Mapping in Haryana (India): Methods, Applications, and Management Value, International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field, ISSN(O): 2455-0620, Vol-11, Issue-9, Pp.229-232.     Available on –  https://www.ijirmf.com/
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