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Adding polarimetric cameras to drones could improve detection of human-made objects

two men on a beach fly a drone

To date, drones for beach debris detection have used only conventional cameras that have three spectral bands (red, green, and blue, abbreviated RGB). A new study by NOAA and partners suggests that adding polarimetric cameras to drones could improve detection of human-made objects from the air. Learn more: 

https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/news/drones-with-specialized-cameras-could-enhance-detection-removal-of-beach-debris-video/