Advances and applications of drones in natural resource management and environmental monitoring in the brazilian semi-arid region/Avancos e aplicacoes de drones na gestao de recursos naturais e monitoramento ambiental no semiarido brasileiro/Avances y aplicaciones de drones en la gestion de recursos naturales y monitoreo ambiental en la region semiarida brasilena

The article "Advances and Applications of Drones in Natural Resource Management and Environmental Monitoring in the Brazilian Semi-Arid Region" investigates how drones, defined as unmanned aerial vehicles, can contribute to environmental preservation and conservation practices in the Brazilian semi-arid region. It is justified by the urgent need for advanced technological solutions to address water scarcity and soil degradation in this area. The objective is to analyze the benefits and applications of drones in natural resource management and environmental monitoring, answering the question: "How can drones improve the management and conservation of natural resources in the Brazilian semi-arid region?". Using methodologies that include autonomous flights, propulsion systems, high resolution sensors, and precise geolocation integrated with remote sensing and satellite imagery, the study demonstrates that drones can identify degraded areas, monitor fauna and flora, and detect forest fires. The results show the effectiveness of drones in expanding knowledge about natural resources and stimulating the local economy through sustainable tourism, addressing regulatory and security challenges. It is concluded that the adoption of drones is essential for efficient and sustainable conservation, requiring collaboration between governmental institutions, scientific organizations, and civil society. Keywords: Drones. Environmental Preservation. Semi-arid. Monitoring. Conservation. O artigo "Avancos e Aplicacoes de Drones na Gestao de Recursos Naturais e Monitoramento Ambiental no Semiarido Brasileiro" investiga como drones, definidos como veiculos aereos nao tripulados, podem contribuir para a preservacao ambiental e praticas de conservacao no semiarido brasileiro. Justifica-se pela necessidade urgente de solucoes tecnologicas avancadas para enfrentar a escassez de agua e a degradacao do solo nessa regiao. Objetiva-se analisar os beneficios e aplicacoes dos drones na gestao de recursos naturais e monitoramento ambiental, respondendo a questao: "Como os drones podem melhorar a gestao e a conservacao dos recursos naturais no semiarido brasileiro?". Utilizando-se de metodologias que incluem voos autonomos, sistemas de propulsao, sensores de alta resolucao e geolocalizacao precisa, integrados com sensoriamento remoto e imagens de satelite, o estudo demonstra que drones podem identificar areas degradadas, monitorar fauna e flora e detectar incendios florestais. Os resultado