Grassroots Innovation Using Drones for Indigenous Mapping and Monitoring

Jaime Paneque‐Gálvez, Nicolás Vargas-Ramírez, Brian M. Napoletano, Anthony R. Cummings · 2017 · Land

Summary. Indigenous communities in Peru, Guyana, and Panama are adopting drone technology for territorial mapping and monitoring to defend their lands against illegal resource extraction and environmental degradation. Five implemented projects demonstrate that drones enable indigenous peoples to document environmental damage, strengthen territorial claims, and pursue environmental justice. The technology shows promise as a grassroots innovation tool that supports both indigenous rights protection and sustainable land management.

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Paneque‐Gálvez, J., Vargas-Ramírez, N., Napoletano, B. M., & Cummings, A. R.. (2017). Grassroots Innovation Using Drones for Indigenous Mapping and Monitoring. Land. https://doi.org/10.3390/land6040086

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DOI: 10.3390/land6040086
Countries: Peru, Guyana, Panama
Regions: South America, Central America
Categories: indigenous-innovation, climate-and-environment
Added: 2026-04-28