ALGORITHM FOR PRECISE LANDING OF MULTIROTOR UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AT AN AUTONOMOUS CHARGING STATION

In this article, we propose an algorithm for accurately landing multirotor (quadcopters, hexacopters, etc.) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at an autonomous charging station. This article also presents methods for locating the charging station and landing the UAV at night. Section 1 describes the general sequential landing procedures. Section 2 describes methods for detecting the ArUco marker and evaluating its position and orientation using the OpenCV computer vision library and shows the recognition result. In section 3, the precise landing algorithm is analyzed in detail, and a block diagram of the algorithm is given. Section 4 discusses the integration of the night vision camera into the landing algorithm.

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PARADIGM OF RESISTANCE TO INTELLIGENCE AND IMPACT UNLIMITED AIRCRAFT COMPLEXES

Проблеми створення, випробування, застосування та експлуатації складних інформаційних систем ◽

10.46972/2076-1546.2020.18.08 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 73-90

Author(s):

D. A. Ishchenco ◽

V. A. Kyryliuk ◽

S. D. Ishchenco ◽

L. M. Maryshchuk

Keyword(s):

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽

Subject Area ◽

Unmanned Vehicles ◽

Unmanned Aircraft ◽

Unmanned Aircraft Systems ◽

Unmanned Aerial Systems ◽

Military Equipment ◽

Aircraft Systems ◽

Aerial Vehicles ◽

Aerial Systems

The work shows the relevance of the problem of countering reconnaissance and strike unmanned aircraft systems and the need to improve the scientific and methodological support of its solution according to a certain corresponding paradigm. In the work as a paradigm of countering unmanned aerial systems, it is proposed to consider a conceptual theoretical and methodological model of combating unmanned aerial vehicles, which currently provides opportunities for identifying the problems of developing forces and means of countering unmanned aerial systems. The developed paradigm of counteraction can be an element of scientific and methodological support, contributes to the solution of the problem of the complex use of forces and means of counteraction to reconnaissance and strike unmanned aircraft systems in order to acquire the capabilities of troops (forces) to perform tasks as intended in the conditions of the use of unmanned vehicles. The recognition of such a paradigm by specialists determines that their activities are based on the accepted model of countering unmanned aircraft systems, using the same rules and standards established in the industry. The generality and consistency of approaches that they provide are prerequisites for ensuring the required scientific level of a certain direction of research. The proposed approach outlines the tasks, content, components, principles of assessment of means of counteraction to unmanned aerial vehicles by contributing to the effectiveness of the system of protection of the object from reconnaissance and strike (shock) systems of the enemy, which systematizes knowledge in the subject area. problems of modern armed struggle. The prospect of further research is to clarify the mathematical calculations in accordance with the characteristics of troops (forces), military facility, protection system against reconnaissance and strike (strike) unmanned aerial vehicles of the enemy and samples of military equipment that are part of it.

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THE USE OF UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES AND UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS IN THE INTERESTS OF LOGISTICS OF TROOPS (FORCES): EXPERIENCE AND PROSPECTS

National Association of Scientists ◽

10.31618/nas.2413-5291.2021.2.66.409 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (66) ◽

pp. 9-14

Author(s):

I. Zvonkovich ◽

D. Bogdanov

Keyword(s):

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽

Unmanned Aircraft ◽

Unmanned Aircraft Systems ◽

Aircraft Systems ◽

Aerial Vehicles

The article considers the existing experience of using and identifies promising areas of application of unmanned aerial vehicles and unmanned aircraft systems in the interests of material and technical (rear) support of troops (forces). The analysis is focused on the performance of tasks by troops (forces) in wartime.

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Typology and anatomy of drones

10.1093/oso/9780198787617.003.0002 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Serge A. Wich ◽

Lian Pin Koh

Keyword(s):

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽

Power Source ◽

Unmanned Aircraft ◽

Unmanned Aircraft Systems ◽

Ground Control ◽

Aircraft Systems ◽

Essential Components ◽

Ground Control Station ◽

Remotely Piloted Aircraft ◽

Pros And Cons

In this chapter we discuss the typology of drones that are currently being used for different kinds of environmental and conservation applications. Drones are also commonly known variously as Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). We focus on the most popular aircraft types including multirotor (of various configurations), fixed wing, and hybrid ‘vertical-take-off-and-landing’ (VTOL) craft, and briefly discuss the relative pros and cons of each type. We also broadly discuss the essential components common to all remotely piloted aircraft systems, including the power source, flight controller (or autopilot), and ground control station.

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Instructions on the Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)

EDIS ◽

10.32473/edis-ae527-2018 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2018 (5) ◽

Author(s):

Sri Charan Kakarla ◽

Yiannis Ampatzidis

Keyword(s):

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽

Federal Aviation Administration ◽

The United States ◽

Public Law ◽

Unmanned Aircraft ◽

Unmanned Aircraft Systems ◽

Appropriate Use ◽

State Laws ◽

Aircraft Systems ◽

Commercial Activities

The purpose of this document is to provide guidance on the appropriate use of Unmanned Aircraft Vehicles (UAV) or Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in the State of Florida. All research and commercial activities involving the use of UAVs shall be conducted in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, statutes, and regulations. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has jurisdiction over all navigable airspace in the United States. All aircraft, whether manned or unmanned, are subject to FAA rules and regulations and violations carry severe federal penalties. The FAA allows small (under 55 pounds) unmanned aircraft operated solely for hobby and recreational purposes to be flown under the rules and restrictions outlined in Section 336 of the FAA Modernization and Reform act of 2012 (Public Law 11295). Currently, the FAA considers the use of an unmanned aircraft for educational or training purposes to be commercial in nature. Below, we provide step-by-step guidance for operating an UAV for commercial (or research) purpose.

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Certification of Unmanned Aircraft Systems – from product safety to type certificate – a review about the operation of the EU safeguard processes

Acta Technica Jaurinensis ◽

10.14513/actatechjaur.00642 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Zsolt Sándor ◽

Máté Pusztai

Keyword(s):

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽

Unmanned Aircraft ◽

Product Safety ◽

Unmanned Aircraft Systems ◽

Market Surveillance ◽

Aircraft Systems ◽

Safety Risks ◽

Design And Manufacturing ◽

The Eu

Significant changes are emerging in the market of unmanned aircraft systems since 2019 through the publication of two specific regulations that regulate all steps of the use of unmanned aerial vehicles in detail. With the implementation of the new EU drone regulations, the role of the notified bodies and the certification agencies will be more important from the viewpoint of product safety and the official certification required by the EU and national aviation authorities. The product safety chain consists of two major parts. One part belongs to the production phase, where the manufacturer has to prove the functionality (it is called the conformity assessment) and another part belongs to the distribution market, where the authorities assess the fulfilment of the conditions of the distribution (it is called the market surveillance). The first pillar concern to the design and manufacturing and the second to the distribution. Each segment is presented in this article and the authors introduce the different control approaches of these segments. It has to be taken into consideration that the drones are representing a special market with notable safety risks that have to be handled during the whole lifepath of the products from the design through the distribution until the aerial operations.

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