Modern agriculture faces increasing pressure to balance productivity with sustainability and environmental protection. Large-scale harvesting operations often pose risks to wildlife, especially young animals hiding in tall crops. Each year in the Czech Republic alone, an estimated 60,000 wild animals are killed during mowing and harvesting. Fawns and other small animals remain motionless, relying on their natural camouflage for safety, which tragically becomes their greatest vulnerability.

Farmers and machine operators usually have limited visibility in dense vegetation and lack effective tools to detect hidden animals before starting fieldwork. Traditional methods, such as manual field inspection or the use of dogs, are time-consuming, inconsistent and unsuitable for large agricultural areas. Because of the shortage of available personnel, it is impossible to cover vast fields in a short time, meaning many areas are left unchecked before harvesting begins.

At the same time, agricultural efficiency and environmental responsibility are increasingly tied to technological innovation. The need for reliable, automated wildlife detection and protection systems is becoming essential not only to meet animal welfare standards but also to strengthen the public image of sustainable farming practices.