Utilization of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for Monitoring and Surveillance of Aquaculture Farms: A Proposed Framework

Abstract— In this paper, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for monitoring and surveillance within aquaculture farms situated in Iloilo, Philippines are investigated. The principal aim is to create a framework that can provide guidance on how to use UAVs for effective monitoring, data collection, and regulatory control within the aquaculture sector under the supervision of – Department of Agriculture in the Municipality of Barotac and Dumangas, Iloilo. The study examines the performance of UAVs in real-time surveillance mapping as well as geotagging and geo- referencing that would help in observing fish behavior and environmental settings. The research assesses the precision of UAVs in executing these assignments and compares various models based on their effectiveness in monitoring perimeters environmental data collecting and following changes in fish behavior. Findings reveal that UAVs especially those with high detection precision levels and advanced mapping capabilities may be good tools for improving management practices on aquaculture farms. The paper suggests some ways we may adopt UAV technology within aquaculture emphasizing its potential to minimize operational costs while at the same time increasing productivity. With the help of these findings, it is possible to develop initial guidelines for UAV use in the aquaculture industry that will serve as a basis for a regulatory framework ensuring the sustainable and efficient functioning of aquaculture farms. This framework seeks to support local government initiatives in enhancing farm monitoring, protecting the environment and managing resources by using advanced UAV technology.

aquaculture, data analytics, precision aquaculture, monitoring, surveillance, surveillance, sustainable farming, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs),

1. Bhardwaj, R., Sharma, K., & Singh, A. (2020). Applications of unmanned aerial vehicles in agriculture. *Journal of Agricultural Engineering*, 57(4), 329-336. [Google Scholar] [Crossref]

2. Choi, Y., Kim, S., Lee, J., & Kim, M. (2019). Application of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for aquaculture. *Journal of Fisheries and Marine Sciences Education*, 31(5), 123-131. [Google Scholar] [Crossref]

3. Gonzales, J. M., Gacusan, R. L., & Panganiban, L. M. (2021). Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) monitoring and surveillance system for aquaculture farming in the Philippines. *Aquaculture Research and Development*, 12(3), 1-8. [Google Scholar] [Crossref]

4. Huang, Y., Wang, X., Zhang, X., & Wang, H. (2020). Review on applications of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in precision agriculture. *Journal of Agricultural Engineering*, 57(3), 197-211. [Google Scholar] [Crossref]

5. Liu, H., Liu, Y., Zhang, W., & Li, X. (2019). Application of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in aquaculture. *Fisheries Science and Technology Information*, 46(4), 1-5. [Google Scholar] [Crossref]

6. Ou, X., Liu, Y., Li, X., & Luo, Y. (2020). Applications of unmanned aerial vehicles in forestry: A review. *Journal of Forestry Research*, 31(2), 357-375. Spatial Information Sciences, XLIII-B1-2020, 451-456. https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-xliii-b1-2020-451-2020 [Google Scholar] [Crossref]

7. Xie, Y., Wang, L., Wang, H., & Zhang, J. (2021). Application of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for environmental monitoring: A review. *Environmental Monitoring and Assessment*, 193(4), 1-16. [Google Scholar] [Crossref]

8. Wang, X., F. Rottensteiner, and C. Heipke. 2019. “Structure from Motion for Ordered and Unordered Image Sets Based on Random K-d Forests and Global Pose Estimation.” ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing 147: 19–41. doi:10.1016/j.isprsjprs.2018.11.009. [Google Scholar] [Crossref]

• Green Human Resources Management Practices and Tertiary Institution Productivity in South West Nigeria
• Evaluation of the Organoleptic Properties of Calabash Fruit (Crescentia Cujete) Jam: A Comprehensive Sensory analysis
• Equilibrium Solution of Two – Dimensional Non-Homogeneous Equations in the Theory of Elastic Mixtures
• Optimisation of Some Conditions for the Biodegradation of Low-Density Polyethylene Strips by Fungi Isolated from Parts of North Central Nigeria
• Closing the Gap: A Comprehensive Analysis of Software Engineering Curriculum and Industry Requirements