Drones have emerged as a powerful tool for monitoring water pollution, complementing traditional methods such as handheld sensors, laboratory sampling, and satellite imaging. While conventional tools like a device used to monitor water quality or a pool water quality monitor can provide reliable data in small or controlled environments, they often fail to capture dynamic changes in rivers, lakes, or hard-to-reach areas. Drones overcome these limitations by combining mobility, high-resolution sensing, and real-time observation, offering three practical approaches to water-quality monitoring.
3 Practical Approaches: how is water pollution monitored by drone