Unmanned aerial vehicles were used to study how plants are distributed in the Gobi region of China based on altitude. The study found that plants are grouped in patches at higher altitudes and in bands at lower altitudes. The number of different plant species decreases as altitude decreases. Plants are more likely to be close together at small scales and randomly spread out at larger scales. The relationship between different plant species changes with altitude, with some being positively correlated at small scales and negatively correlated at larger scales. Altitude and soil moisture are the main factors affecting plant distribution, while habitat differences affect how different plant species interact. This research helps us understand how plants are distributed in the Gobi region and can help with conservation efforts.