UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES IN THE AREA OF AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK BREEDING

Abstract

This article is about Master’s thesis that focuses on more detailed use of unmanned aerial vehicles in the area of agriculture and livestock breeding. It deals with the definition and use of unmanned vehicles in general, with its history, their advantages and disadvantages using SWOT analysis for preventing threats in the future. Then it looks at the legislative aspects and the legal norms, especially it includes a description of the main document containing the unmanned flying rules, Appendix X of the state regulation L2. It proposes to change the existing rules defined in legislation within the Czech Republic which aims to facilitate the rules of flying in a professional way. The part dealing with the risks and limits arising from the use of unmanned vehicles in agriculture defines its importance and role in performing operations in agriculture and in general. In addition, it includes possible solutions for reducing risks in the industry. The other part focuses on various reasons why to use a special unmanned aerial vehicle specifically for given target and area. Composition of a model example with livestock at farm and already selected unmanned vehicles are also problematic issues. The conclusion summaries the described, analysed and achieved points and goals mentioned at the beginning of the Master’s thesis.