{"id":10420,"date":"2025-07-16T15:36:44","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T13:36:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/copture.com\/?p=10420"},"modified":"2025-07-16T15:36:46","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T13:36:46","slug":"10-should-use-drones-for-forest-inventory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/copture.com\/en\/10-skal-valja-dronare-vid-skogsinventering\/","title":{"rendered":"10 reasons to choose forest inventory by drone instead of helicopter"},"content":{"rendered":"


Forest inventory with drones<\/a><\/strong> is a fast-growing alternative to traditional methods such as helicopter flights. Not only is it more cost-effective, it also provides higher data quality, better safety and lower climate impact. Here are 10 strong reasons why drones are the future of forest analysis:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Lower cost per hectare<\/strong> Drones have dramatically lower operational costs compared to manned helicopters - no aviation fuel logistics, fewer human resources and cheaper equipment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Higher image quality and data detail<\/strong> Drones allow you to fly closer to the tree crowns, which provides much better resolution, especially in the case of damage such as spruce bark beetle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Security and safety<\/strong> No people are exposed to risks in the air. Drones can fly over dangerous areas without risking pilots' lives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Faster implementation and mobilization<\/strong> Copture has over 150 pilots spread across Sweden, enabling rapid response without the need for transportation or permission for manned aircraft.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. More environmentally friendly<\/strong> Electric or battery-powered drones generate lower climate impact compared to helicopters using fossil fuels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Greater flexibility in height and angle<\/strong> Drones can be programmed to fly at just the right altitude and trajectory for optimal data collection, which is difficult with helicopters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Improving the accuracy of point surveys<\/strong> Possible to create accurate orthophotos, 360 images and georeferenced analysis surfaces, e.g. to locate plant gaps or damage areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Disturbing small animal and bird life<\/strong> Quieter technologies have less impact on fauna, which is particularly important in sensitive areas or during breeding seasons.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Access to AI analytics and automation<\/strong> Data collected from drones can be automatically processed for e.g. thinning needs or plant analysis, which helicopter inspection does not allow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Better integration with GIS systems<\/strong> Drone data can be directly used in e.g. ArcGIS Field Maps for precise planning and actions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    \ud83d\udcde Contact us for industrial forest inventory<\/h2>\n

    \n We work with Sweden's largest forest companies, managers and organizations to deliver data-driven forest inventory on an industrial scale.
    \n Do you want to test a pilot area, discuss cooperation or start a project?\n <\/p>\n     \n \ud83d\udce7 Contact us\n <\/a>\n

    \n Or call us directly: 08 - 1211 4020 <\/strong>
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