UAV Fecal Sampling Device with Spiral Blades

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is introduced as an intermediary device to perform sampling operations in breeding areas. The UAV flies above the animals, avoiding direct contact and obstruction, while still accessing fecal samples through its sampling mechanism. This mediator resolves the conflict between needing direct sample access and avoiding animal interference.

The sampling operation transitions from a ground-level horizontal movement through dense animal populations to an aerial three-dimensional approach. The UAV operates in the vertical dimension above the breeding area, eliminating the need to navigate through animal obstructions on the ground plane.

The UAV serves as an intermediary that maintains reliable sampling capability while eliminating the need for human operators to physically enter breeding areas. The sampling unit on the UAV collects fecal samples with the same reliability as manual sampling, but without exposing workers to animal obstructions and safety risks.

The manual mechanical sampling process performed by workers is replaced with an automated mechanical sampling system on the UAV. The sampling unit with its rotating shaft and blades automatically collects samples without human intervention, improving operator convenience while maintaining sampling reliability.

By operating in the aerial dimension, the UAV bypasses the time-consuming navigation through dense animal populations on the ground. The UAV can directly position itself over target areas and perform sampling rapidly, significantly improving sampling efficiency and reducing the time required for each sampling operation.

The automated sampling mechanism on the UAV replaces the slow manual sampling process. The motor-driven rotating shaft with blades automatically penetrates and collects fecal samples, eliminating the time workers would spend manually navigating through animals and collecting samples, thereby increasing productivity.