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Drone Systems and Applications Pub Date : 2024-08-09 DOI: 10.1139/dsa-2023-0145

A. Kleczatský, Jakub Kraus

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Smart Data Harvesting in Cache-Enabled MANETs: UAVs, Future Position Prediction, and Autonomous Path Planning 支持缓存的城域网中的智能数据采集：无人机、未来位置预测和自主路径规划

Drone Systems and Applications Pub Date : 2024-07-17 DOI: 10.1139/dsa-2024-0003

Umair B. Chaudhry, Chris Ian Phillips

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U-SMART: Unified Swarm Management and Resource Tracking Framework for Unoccupied Aerial Vehicles U-SMART：无人飞行器的统一蜂群管理和资源跟踪框架

Drone Systems and Applications Pub Date : 2024-07-11 DOI: 10.1139/dsa-2024-0007

A. Phadke, F. Medrano, Michael Starek

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Swarm of Drones for Surveillance Monitoring of a Grounded Target: An event-triggered approach 无人机群对着陆目标进行监视监测：事件触发方法

Drone Systems and Applications Pub Date : 2024-07-04 DOI: 10.1139/dsa-2023-0107

Farzad Hashemzadeh, T. Kumbasar

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Three-Dimensional Path Planning and Collision-Free Flight Control for Drone-Assisted Autonomous Pollination Systems 无人机辅助自主授粉系统的三维路径规划和无碰撞飞行控制

Drone Systems and Applications Pub Date : 2024-07-03 DOI: 10.1139/dsa-2023-0105

C. Rice, Hao Gan, Zhenbo Wang

{"title":"Three-Dimensional Path Planning and Collision-Free Flight Control for Drone-Assisted Autonomous Pollination Systems","authors":"C. Rice, Hao Gan, Zhenbo Wang","doi":"10.1139/dsa-2023-0105","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1139/dsa-2023-0105","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, the authors’ previous work regarding a conceptual drone-assisted Autonomous Pollination System (APS) is extended with regards to path planning and flight control. The APS Path Planning module is extended to optimize the path for missions requiring three-dimensional (3D) path planning, such as the pollination of almond trees. A new method of simplifying the 3D path planning problem by selecting cells or groups of flowers to visit is shown in this paper. This method is numerically demonstrated based on a simulated almond tree. The Flight Control module is extended to incorporate drag into a novel convex-optimization-based flight controller and a new method of collision avoidance called Control Sequence Stitching (CSS). A linear drag model is integrated into the flight control formulation, which is validated through a simulated test flight. The concept of CSS is developed and explained as a method to generate seamless flight trajectories while still reaping the benefits of convex optimization. This method can be used to generate collision-free trajectories and control commands rapidly for potential real-world APS missions.","PeriodicalId":202289,"journal":{"name":"Drone Systems and Applications","volume":"87 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141681746","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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A methodological approach to rock art survey and recording via drone. The application to the Rock Art of the Mediterranean Basin of the Iberian Peninsula assemblage 通过无人机调查和记录岩画的方法论。在伊比利亚半岛地中海盆地岩画群中的应用

Drone Systems and Applications Pub Date : 2024-07-02 DOI: 10.1139/dsa-2023-0134

Francisco Javier Molina Hernández, Virginia Barciela González, Juan F. Ruiz López, Ximo Martorell Briz

{"title":"A methodological approach to rock art survey and recording via drone. The application to the Rock Art of the Mediterranean Basin of the Iberian Peninsula assemblage","authors":"Francisco Javier Molina Hernández, Virginia Barciela González, Juan F. Ruiz López, Ximo Martorell Briz","doi":"10.1139/dsa-2023-0134","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1139/dsa-2023-0134","url":null,"abstract":"The significant advancement in drone technology has led to increased usage across different scientific domains. In the field of archaeology, drones became increasingly popular a decade ago, primarily for photogrammetric documentation or aerial photography. Since then, researchers have experimented with new applications, notably utilizing LiDAR imagery to enhance archaeological surveying. In this context, one of the latest applications involves surveying open-air rock art shelters in inaccessible locations to search for prehistoric rock art imagery. The current study involves refining the methodology used for this purpose in the territory of UNESCO’s World Heritage List property Rock Art of the Mediterranean Basin of the Iberian Peninsula, utilizing the DJI Mavic 3 foldable drone, which represents a significant improvement over previous models. On the other hand, it highlights the potential for its utilization in conservation studies and managing human activity in their environments, considering the threats to which these sites are currently exposed.","PeriodicalId":202289,"journal":{"name":"Drone Systems and Applications","volume":"18 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141688167","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Multi-sensor data fusion for autonomous flight of unmanned aerial vehicles in complex flight environments 复杂飞行环境中无人飞行器自主飞行的多传感器数据融合

Drone Systems and Applications Pub Date : 2024-06-05 DOI: 10.1139/dsa-2024-0005

Kun Yue

{"title":"Multi-sensor data fusion for autonomous flight of unmanned aerial vehicles in complex flight environments","authors":"Kun Yue","doi":"10.1139/dsa-2024-0005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1139/dsa-2024-0005","url":null,"abstract":"The flight environment of unmanned aerial vehicles faces various challenges. In order to effectively navigate and perform tasks, they need to effectively integrate multiple sensors. This study applies the adaptive weighted average method, combined with data from GPS, inertial measurement unit, 3D optical detection and ranging, and uses linear Kalman filtering to smooth the merged velocity data. High-order B-spline curves for route planning and applying flight constraint formulas to better adapt are used to the dynamics of unmanned aerial vehicles. The research results indicated that the improved adaptive weighting algorithm had high comprehensive performance for multi-sensor data fusion, with the highest accuracy, robustness, real-time performance, and consistency of 94.2%, 93.7%, 100%, and 95.6%, respectively. The flight path lengths planned by the A* algorithm and higher-order B-spline curve were 15.7m and 16.3m, respectively, and the flight time was 8.2s and 7.1s, respectively. The flight path planned by higher-order B-spline curve was further away from obstacles. The use of adaptive weighted fusion and linear Kalman filtering facilitates the fusion of multi-sensor data, and autonomous flight routes planned using high-order B-spline curves can also meet the needs of unmanned aerial vehicle flight in complex flight environments.","PeriodicalId":202289,"journal":{"name":"Drone Systems and Applications","volume":"6 s2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141383821","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Precision pest control using purpose-built uncrewed aerial system (UAS) technology and a novel bait pod system 利用专用无人驾驶航空系统（UAS）技术和新型诱饵吊舱系统进行精确害虫控制

Drone Systems and Applications Pub Date : 2024-05-02 DOI: 10.1139/dsa-2023-0104

Craig Gordon Morley, Philip Solaris, Greg Owen Quinn, Kathryn Ross, Bruce Peterson

{"title":"Precision pest control using purpose-built uncrewed aerial system (UAS) technology and a novel bait pod system","authors":"Craig Gordon Morley, Philip Solaris, Greg Owen Quinn, Kathryn Ross, Bruce Peterson","doi":"10.1139/dsa-2023-0104","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1139/dsa-2023-0104","url":null,"abstract":"Controlling invasive species is critical due to their impact on disease transmission, endangerment of native species, and biodiversity loss. While crewed aircraft can effectively distribute bait over large areas to target pests, their use becomes impractical and costly in small, isolated regions with rugged terrain. Though feasible in smaller sites, ground control operations pose challenges such as high expenses, safety risks, and potential worker injuries in hazardous terrain. An innovative approach employing unmanned aerial systems (UASs) for precise bait deployment has been developed to address these issues. Our team engineered a purpose-built system designed specifically for deploying bait within innovative bait pods. Field trials in New Zealand validated its efficacy, with significant improvements observed in subsequent trials due to enhancements in bait pod design. The median deployment accuracy achieved was 1.91 meters from the target, with no statistically significant difference between open and forested areas. This advanced system enables precise bait placement, facilitating pest control in complex landscapes, challenging terrain, and dense vegetation. Its smart functionality and adaptability allow maximum accuracy and efficiency across various aircraft and autopilot systems. This innovative tool holds promise in managing invasive species, complementing existing strategies to expedite ecosystem restoration and safeguard biodiversity.","PeriodicalId":202289,"journal":{"name":"Drone Systems and Applications","volume":"27 26","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141019563","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Network Analysis of Decentralized Fault-Tolerant UAV Swarm Coordination in critical Missions 关键任务中分散式容错无人机群协调的网络分析

Drone Systems and Applications Pub Date : 2024-05-01 DOI: 10.1139/dsa-2023-0101

Indu Chandran, Kizheppatt Vipin

{"title":"Network Analysis of Decentralized Fault-Tolerant UAV Swarm Coordination in critical Missions","authors":"Indu Chandran, Kizheppatt Vipin","doi":"10.1139/dsa-2023-0101","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1139/dsa-2023-0101","url":null,"abstract":"Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have gained prominence across various sectors for their versatile applications. While their advantages are evident, addressing concerns associated with their deployment is essential to ensure reliability. This study presents an innovative approach for coordinating a group of UAVs in aerial survey missions. The decentralized strategy presented in this article allow UAVs to self-organize into linear formation, optimize their coverage paths, and adapt to agent failures, thereby ensuring efficient and adaptive mission execution. The strategy has been tested and validated on two different platforms: the inter-UAV communication performance is evaluated on NS-3 simulator to measure metrices such as packet delivery ratio, throughput, delay, and routing overhead within the UAV swarms, while mission efficiency and fault tolerance is analyzed on ROS framework, and visualized on Gazebo simulator with real-time parameters. Through experimental results, we show that, after proper tuning of control parameters, the approach succeeds in flock formation with high level of fault tolerance, offering higher efficiency in terms of mission time, transmission delay, packet delivery rate, and control overhead, when compared to the benchmark approaches.","PeriodicalId":202289,"journal":{"name":"Drone Systems and Applications","volume":"48 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141032242","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Direct drive or slider-crank? Comparing motor-actuated flapping-wing micro aerial vehicles 直接驱动还是滑块曲柄？比较马达驱动的拍翼微型飞行器

Drone Systems and Applications Pub Date : 2024-02-28 DOI: 10.1139/dsa-2023-0026

Moonsoo Park, Ali Abolfathi

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