Educational experience of drones in forestry 4.0, specific competences of the forestry professional

Abstract

Technology advances progressively at a faster speed, promoting development in practically all areas of human knowledge. In the forestry field, technology has come to lighten and make field work more efficient. The use of unmanned aerial vehicles is having a favorable impact on the studies in the estructure of plant communities, inventory development and forest management, among other aspects. It is necessary to integrate technologies for information and analysis of massive data, focused on forest systems to make proposals for the use, conservation and recovery of timber areas. In our country, these technologies are already being used, it is necessary to train professionals who have all the skills to handle them. Therefore, it is proposed to integrate this knowledge in a subject of the curriculum of the study plans of the secondary and higher levels of education. The proposal is approached from a practical point of view, with the use of one of the most accessible drones on the market. The Mavic 2 Pro DJL meets the minimum necessary to start data collection, essential for Forestry 4.0. The experience raised may be useful for students and professionals.