Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
NHESS
Articles | Volume 26, issue 7
Articles | Volume 26, issue 7
https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-26-3107-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-26-3107-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 26, issue 7
Research article
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06 Jul 2026
Research article |  | 06 Jul 2026

Automated dock-based UAV systems for geohazard monitoring in mountainous terrain

Alexander Maschler, Sarah Langes, Lukas Schild, Thomas Scheiber, Paula Snook, Jacob Clement Yde, Harald Zandler, and Ueli Sager

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Geohazards occur more often and at larger scale due to climate change. In this study, we used for the first time automated drone docks to monitor geohazards at 3 different sites in Norway and Switzerland. We present a monitoring workflow for automated Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle operations which can produce frequent, detailed maps showing surface change and displacement. Our results show how this approach can improve future hazard monitoring and early warning and help to protect communities at risk.
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