AI RESEARCH
From Orthomosaics to Raw UAV Imagery: Enhancing Palm Detection and Crown-Center Localization
arXiv CS.CV
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ArXi:2509.12400v2 Announce Type: replace Accurate mapping of individual trees is essential for ecological monitoring and forest management. Orthomosaic imagery from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is widely used, but stitching artifacts and heavy preprocessing limit its suitability for field deployment. This study explores the use of raw UAV imagery for palm detection and crown-center localization in tropical forests.