Determination Of User Activities in Urban Parks with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Case Study of Isparta Kule Park
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https://doi.org/10.53463/8genart.202500386Keywords:
Unmanned aerial vehicle, SOPARC, Isparta Kule Park, user activityAbstract
In this study, the user behaviors of Kule Park in Hızırbey Neighborhood of Isparta city center were observed in detail through Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology. Based on the age, gender and physical movement patterns of the participants, the activities they perform, the spaces they use and their time-spending habits were analyzed. In the light of the data obtained, elements such as user density, spatial distribution, accessibility level and mobility patterns were evaluated with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) supported analysis. This approach provides more comprehensive, systematic and objective results compared to traditional observation methods. The research contributes to the development of user-oriented spatial designs, effective management of parks and intervention strategies that encourage physical activity. In addition, the integration of UAV technology into the discipline of landscape architecture accelerates the process of digital transformation in professional practices and provides a valuable model in scientific and practical terms.
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