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Learning Vision-based Cohesive Flight in Drone Swarms
[article]
2018
arXiv
pre-print
This paper presents a data-driven approach to learning vision-based collective behavior from a simple flocking algorithm. ...
We simulate a swarm of quadrotor drones and formulate the controller as a regression problem in which we generate 3D velocity commands directly from raw camera images. ...
Acknowledgements We thank Enrica Soria for the feedback and helpful discussions, as well as Olexandr Gudozhnik and Przemyslaw Kornatowski for their contributions to the drone hardware. ...
arXiv:1809.00543v1
fatcat:lkizzqursnejndc3muovz6riri
A Review of Counter-UAS Technologies for Cooperative Defensive Teams of Drones
2022
Drones
on their applicability and suitability in the case of mini drones. ...
For this purpose, the paper evaluates the concept of a multiplatform counter-UAS system (CUS), based mainly on a team of mini drones acting as a cooperative defensive system. ...
Drones 2022, 6, 65 ...
doi:10.3390/drones6030065
fatcat:bpnk3izp5vf3zcvvoeg3kf5n34
Mathematical modeling for flocking flight of autonomous multi-UAV system, including environmental factors
2020
KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems
We demonstrate the stability of the control algorithm and its applicability in autonomous multi-drone systems using numerical simulations. ...
In this study, we propose a decentralized mathematical model for predictive control of a system of multi-autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), also known as drones. ...
Many studies have considered using sensors for the autonomous flight of drones. Global Positioning System (GPS) based autonomous drone swarm models are proposed [12, 17, 23, 24] . ...
doi:10.3837/tiis.2020.02.007
fatcat:pkwvafv5nzahzi3dkppwsv47jy
Aerial and Under-water Dronal Communication: Potentials, Issues and Vulnerabilities
2019
VOLUME-8 ISSUE-10, AUGUST 2019, REGULAR ISSUE
With the advent of Deep Learning and Machine Learning the autonomous navigation functionalities have been improved but it still poses a challenge as navigating a drone involves the integration of its software ...
Topics in navigation such as Control, Hardware, Algorithms, Path-Planning, and communication are touched upon in this paper. ...
by all the drones in cohesion. ...
doi:10.35940/ijitee.a4958.119119
fatcat:p2xwhx7tybd5vp37ivs6tzapdq
UAV Swarm Intelligence: Recent Advances and Future Trends
2020
IEEE Access
Through this in-depth literature review, we intend to provide novel insights into the latest technologies in UAV swarm intelligence. ...
In this paper, we present a comprehensive survey of UAV swarm intelligence from the hierarchical framework perspective. Firstly, we review the basics and advances of UAV swarm intelligent technology. ...
To be able to fully synchronize all the drones in the group during the entire flight, the mission-based UAV swarm coordination protocol (MUSCOP) can effectively maintain the group cohesion of different ...
doi:10.1109/access.2020.3028865
fatcat:bvru22a2jregnmzbpehefg7irm
A General Auxiliary Controller for Multi-agent Flocking
[article]
2021
arXiv
pre-print
We demonstrate the efficacy of the auxiliary controller by applying it to several existing algorithms including learning-based and non-learning-based methods. ...
“Learning vision-based flight in
IEEE Transactions on Robotics 22.2 (2006), pp. 402– drone swarms by imitation”. ...
of Vision-Based Decentralized Controllers for Robot “Stable flocking of mobile agents part I: dynamic
Swarms”. In: arXiv preprint arXiv:2002.02308 (2020). topology”. ...
arXiv:2112.06023v1
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Machine Learning Methods for Management UAV Flocks - a Survey
2021
IEEE Access
For each issue, we survey several machine learning-based methods that have been suggested in the literature to handle the associated challenges. ...
Several computational challenges arise in UAV flock management, which can be solved by using machine learning (ML) methods. ...
and drone swarms. ...
doi:10.1109/access.2021.3117451
fatcat:f6xli6srencw3ezqg5fyzwmuie
Science, technology and the future of small autonomous drones
2015
Nature
We are witnessing the advent of a new era of robots -drones -that can autonomously fly in natural and man-made environments. ...
Autonomous flight in confined spaces presents great scientific and technical challenges owing to the energetic cost of staying airborne and to the perceptual intelligence required to negotiate complex ...
D.F. also thanks the Swiss National Science Foundation through the National Centre of Competence in Research Robotics. ...
doi:10.1038/nature14542
pmid:26017445
fatcat:jiz2myqb3fh57fys352ydg4zm4
Online Flocking Control of UAVs with Mean-Field Approximation
[article]
2021
arXiv
pre-print
Our algorithm builds on the Mean-Field Approximation and incorporates the collective behavioral rules: cohesion, separation, and velocity alignment. ...
We present a novel approach to the formation controlling of aerial robot swarms that demonstrates the flocking behavior. ...
Further, [20] and [21] propose data-driven approaches for the vision-based flocking of quadrotors. ...
arXiv:2103.15241v1
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Final Program
2020
2020 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ICUAS)
We are certain that all of us will take pleasure in visiting Athens and in travelling through the city's incredible history. We look forward to seeing all of you in Athens. ...
and future directions in unmanned aircraft systems. ...
due to their short flight time. ...
doi:10.1109/icuas48674.2020.9214039
fatcat:7jr6chhfija47kgtwoxqmfmmoe
Blockchain-Based Federated Learning in UAVs Beyond 5G Networks: A Solution Taxonomy and Future Directions
2022
IEEE Access
UAVs mainly communicate with mobile base stations, ground stations (GS), or networked peer UAVs, known as UAV swarms. ...
Thus, blockchain (BC)-based FL schemes for UAVs allow trusted exchange of FL updates among UAV swarms and GS. ...
A timely response mechanism should be designed to prevent UAV-based calamities during in-flight swarm operations. ...
doi:10.1109/access.2022.3161132
fatcat:4h6ormfvjfd45n25vvzkynvyg4
Survey on Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Networks: A Cyber Physical System Perspective
[article]
2018
arXiv
pre-print
in recent years. ...
In this paper, we present a comprehensive survey on the UAV networks from a CPS perspective. ...
In [233] , two back propagation networks are used in the control system to achieve the model identification and control. • Reinforcement learning-based flight control algorithms: Reinforcement learning ...
arXiv:1812.06821v1
fatcat:5b65dzzsunepnl5fzfvxsf442y
A Decade of UAV Docking Stations: A Brief Overview of Mobile and Fixed Landing Platforms
2022
Drones
Rapid advances in computer vision systems gave birth to precise landing systems. These algorithms are the main reason that docking stations became a viable solution. ...
Even though batteries have been improved and are constantly being improved, they provide fairly low energy density, which limits multirotors' UAV flight endurance. ...
Other designs found for this review are systems for multiple smaller UAV landings and docking, like in [84] . These can be used for drone swarms which are used for the same operation. ...
doi:10.3390/drones6010017
fatcat:3kwnfg6ynfaj5jqceyqcl3hci4
Recent Advances in Formations of Multiple Robots
2021
Current Robotics Reports
Furthermore, machine learning (ML)-based methods for navigating a robot team through unknown complex environments can be incorporated, where the robot team aims to reach a goal position while avoiding ...
For instance, consensus-based control and collision avoidance are usually intertwined together for the sake of reaching a consensus in a manner which is collision-free. ...
, and formation flights. ...
doi:10.1007/s43154-021-00049-2
fatcat:xu4xzhaqpvduljk6pvf34z6fva
A swarm behaviour for jellyfish bloom detection
2017
Ocean Engineering
In this paper we will deal with the issue of swarm behaviour for jellyfish detection using UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles). Swarm behaviour is inspired by the functioning of biological swarms. ...
Finally, a macroscopic model will be provided to predict the probability that an individual is placed in a position at a given moment. ...
Acknowledgement This work has been carried out by the project "Intelligent Swarm Systems of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Security and Surveillance" TIN2013-40982-R. ...
doi:10.1016/j.oceaneng.2017.02.009
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