An Integrating Multimodal Technologies and Ethical Frameworks in Addressing Challenges in Modern Wildlife Monitoring

Year : 2025 | Volume : 15 | Issue : 01 | Page : 1 7
    By

    D. Dharani,

  • Ateetha Santhosh,

  • D. Hemavadhana,

  • N. Nachammai,

  1. Assistant Professor, Department of Robotics and Automation, Manakula Vinayagar Institute of Technology, Kalitheerthalkuppam, Puducherry, India
  2. Student, Department of Robotics and Automation, Manakula Vinayagar Institute of Technology, Kalitheerthalkuppam, Puducherry, India
  3. Student, Department of Robotics and Automation, Manakula Vinayagar Institute of Technology, Kalitheerthalkuppam, Puducherry, India
  4. Student, Department of Robotics and Automation, Manakula Vinayagar Institute of Technology, Kalitheerthalkuppam, Puducherry, India

Abstract

Wildlife monitoring plays a crucial role in understanding and conserving biodiversity, but traditional methods often have limitations in scope, accuracy, and ethical impact. Advances in multimodal technologies such as drones, acoustic sensors, environmental DNA (eDNA), and camera traps offer new avenues for gathering rich, non-invasive data. However, the integration of these technologies comes with a range of challenges, particularly in terms of ethical concerns related to animal welfare, data management, and environmental impact. This paper explores how combining these advanced technologies with ethical guidelines can address these challenges, creating a balanced approach to wildlife monitoring. By emphasizing the use of non-invasive techniques, sustainability, and ethical principles, this paper aims to propose practical solutions for modern wildlife monitoring and conservation efforts, ensuring that technological advancements support both scientific progress and ethical responsibility. Poaching, species extinction, habitat loss, and climate change are just a few of the many issues facing wildlife monitoring today. Data collection and analysis have been transformed by the integration of multimodal technologies including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), bioacoustics, artificial intelligence (AI), and remote sensing. However, a clear ethical framework is required due to the ethical implications of new technologies, which include privacy issues, data ownership, and the possible damage of natural environments. In order to promote responsible innovation that strengthens conservation efforts while maintaining ecological and ethical integrity, this paper examines the relationship between multimodal technology and ethical considerations in wildlife monitoring.

Keywords: Wildlife Monitoring, Multimodal Technologies, Ethical Frameworks, Environmental DNA, Acoustic Sensors, Drones, Camera Traps, Non-invasive Monitoring, Conservation, Data Privacy.

[This article belongs to Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology ]

How to cite this article:
D. Dharani, Ateetha Santhosh, D. Hemavadhana, N. Nachammai. An Integrating Multimodal Technologies and Ethical Frameworks in Addressing Challenges in Modern Wildlife Monitoring. Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology. 2025; 15(01):1-7.
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D. Dharani, Ateetha Santhosh, D. Hemavadhana, N. Nachammai. An Integrating Multimodal Technologies and Ethical Frameworks in Addressing Challenges in Modern Wildlife Monitoring. Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology. 2025; 15(01):1-7. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/joaet/article=2025/view=197429


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Volume 15
Issue 01
Received 10/01/2025
Accepted 17/01/2025
Published 25/01/2025
Publication Time 15 Days
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