1Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Centre for Post Graduate Studies, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Mysuru-570 019, Karnataka, India
2Department of Computer Science and Engineering, The National Institute of Engineering, Mysuru-570 018, Karnataka, India
3Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Centre for Post Graduate Studies, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi-590 001, Karnataka, India
4COE Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi-590 001, Karnataka, India
5Department of Management Studies, Centre for Post Graduate Studies, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Mysuru-570 029, Karnataka, India
6Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Information Science Engineering, Master of Computer Applications, R and D Cell Vidya Vikas Institute of Engineering and Technology, Mysuru570 028, Karnataka, India
7Department of Computer Science and Engineering, ATME College of Engineering, Mysuru-570 028, Karnataka, India
Online Published on 22 April, 2026.
The sustainable administration of livestock is a challenge in pastoral systems, particularly in semi-arid regions, due to variable climatic conditions and inadequate monitoring methods.
This research investigates the use of Geographic Information System (GIS) technologies and drone imagery to monitor cattle populations in the Kachchh region of Gujarat, India. GIS techniques were employed to analyze cattle distribution and its correlation with environmental factors such as plant health and water availability.
The drone-based approach achieved a detection accuracy with an F1-score of 92.5%. Spatial analysis revealed a strong correlation between cattle density, vegetation health and proximity to water sources, particularly during the dry season. The study highlights the potential of drone imaging and GIS integration as scalable and effective tools for sustainable pastoral management.
Drone imaging, Gis (Geographic information system), Livestock management, Livestock population monitoring, Unmanned aerial vehicles (Uavs)
