TY  JOUR
TI  PROSPECTS FOR USING UNMANNED AERIAL  VEHICLES IN THE DISCOVERY AND INVESTIGATION  OF ILLEGAL FORESTRY LOGGING
KW  This article examines the potential of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in solving and investigating a specific crime
KW  such as illegal logging. The relevance of this study stems from the insufficient level of research and development in both theoretical and practical literature
KW  which poses challenges in effectively utilizing the wide range of capabilities available from this technology. The author thoroughly examines and explores the potential applications of UAVs
KW  taking into account their functionality in conducting raids
KW  organizing hot pursuits and searches
KW  conducting crime scene inspections and surveying areas
KW  delivering necessary cargo
KW  and monitoring an area or object through the lens of the specifics of combating illegal logging. The author concludes that this technology offers significant potential and addresses existing challenges for its active use
KW  aiming to decriminalize the forestry industry by improving the effectiveness of certain investigative actions and operational searches.
JO  Forensics: yesterday, today, tomorrow
AU  Bel'kov, V.A.
PY  2026
IS  0
PB  East Siberian institute of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation