scholarly journals Urban Natural Environment Analysis through Deep Learning Techniques on Automatically Acquired Images from Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco A Moreno-Armendáriz ◽  
Hiram Calvo ◽  
Carlos A Duchanoy ◽  
Anayantzin P López-Juárez ◽  
Israel A Vargas-Monroy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Deep Learning ◽  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Natural Environment ◽  
Environment Analysis ◽  
Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Learning Techniques

scholarly journals A Review of Deep Learning Methods and Applications for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adrian Carrio ◽  
Carlos Sampedro ◽  
Alejandro Rodriguez-Ramos ◽  
Pascual Campoy
Keyword(s):  
Deep Learning ◽  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Complex Data ◽  
Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Detailed Explanation ◽  
Learning Techniques ◽  
Security Surveillance ◽  
And Control ◽  
Robotic Tasks ◽  
Robotic Applications

Deep learning is recently showing outstanding results for solving a wide variety of robotic tasks in the areas of perception, planning, localization, and control. Its excellent capabilities for learning representations from the complex data acquired in real environments make it extremely suitable for many kinds of autonomous robotic applications. In parallel, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are currently being extensively applied for several types of civilian tasks in applications going from security, surveillance, and disaster rescue to parcel delivery or warehouse management. In this paper, a thorough review has been performed on recent reported uses and applications of deep learning for UAVs, including the most relevant developments as well as their performances and limitations. In addition, a detailed explanation of the main deep learning techniques is provided. We conclude with a description of the main challenges for the application of deep learning for UAV-based solutions.

scholarly journals A new nonlinear lifting line method for aerodynamic analysis and deep learning modeling of small unmanned aerial vehicles

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 175682932110168
Author(s):  
Hasan Karali ◽  
Gokhan Inalhan ◽  
M Umut Demirezen ◽  
M Adil Yukselen
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Computational Fluid Dynamics ◽  
Deep Learning ◽  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Aerial Vehicle ◽  
Computationally Intensive ◽  
Lifting Line ◽  
Lifting Line Method ◽  
Nonlinear Aerodynamic

In this work, a computationally efficient and high-precision nonlinear aerodynamic configuration analysis method is presented for both design optimization and mathematical modeling of small unmanned aerial vehicles. First, we have developed a novel nonlinear lifting line method which (a) provides very good match for the pre- and post-stall aerodynamic behavior in comparison to experiments and computationally intensive tools, (b) generates these results in order of magnitudes less time in comparison to computationally intensive methods such as computational fluid dynamics. This method is further extended to a complete configuration analysis tool that incorporates the effects of basic fuselage geometries. Moreover, a deep learning based surrogate model is developed using data generated by the new aerodynamic tool that can characterize the nonlinear aerodynamic performance of unmanned aerial vehicles. The major novel feature of this model is that it can predict the aerodynamic properties of unmanned aerial vehicle configurations by using only geometric parameters without the need for any special input data or pre-process phase as needed by other computational aerodynamic analysis tools. The obtained black-box function can calculate the performance of an unmanned aerial vehicle over a wide angle of attack range on the order of milliseconds, whereas computational fluid dynamics solutions take several days/weeks in a similar computational environment. The aerodynamic model predictions show an almost 1-1 coincidence with the numerical data even for configurations with different airfoils that are not used in model training. The developed model provides a highly capable aerodynamic solver for design optimization studies as demonstrated through an illustrative profile design example.

scholarly journals Applications of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Mining from Exploration to Reclamation: A Review

Minerals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 663 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebeom Park ◽  
Yosoon Choi
Keyword(s):  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Mineral Exploration ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Ground Subsidence ◽  
Research Trend ◽  
Environment Analysis ◽  
Mining Sites ◽  
Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Exploration Exploitation

Over the past decade, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have been used in the mining industry for various applications from mineral exploration to mine reclamation. This study aims to review academic papers on the applications of UAVs in mining by classifying the mining process into three phases: exploration, exploitation, and reclamation. Systematic reviews were performed to summarize the results of 65 articles (June 2010 to May 2020) and outline the research trend for applying UAVs in mining. This study found that UAVs are used at mining sites for geological and structural analysis via remote sensing, aerial geophysical survey, topographic surveying, rock slope analysis, working environment analysis, underground surveying, and monitoring of soil, water, ecological restoration, and ground subsidence. This study contributes to the classification of current UAV applications during the mining process as well as the identification of prevalent UAV types, data acquired by sensors, scales of targeted areas, and styles of flying control for the applications of UAVs in mining.

scholarly journals Automatic Modulation Classification Based on Deep Learning for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Sensors ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 924 ◽  
Author(s):  
Duona Zhang ◽  
Wenrui Ding ◽  
Baochang Zhang ◽  
Chunyu Xie ◽  
Hongguang Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Deep Learning ◽  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Modulation Classification ◽  
Automatic Modulation Classification ◽  
Aerial Vehicles

scholarly journals Secure UAV-Based System to Detect Small Boats Using Neural Networks

Complexity ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Moisés Lodeiro-Santiago ◽  
Pino Caballero-Gil ◽  
Ricardo Aguasca-Colomo ◽  
Cándido Caballero-Gil
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Image Processing ◽  
Deep Learning ◽  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Search And Rescue ◽  
Detection Systems ◽  
Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Current Detection

This work presents a system to detect small boats (pateras) to help tackle the problem of this type of perilous immigration. The proposal makes extensive use of emerging technologies like Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) combined with a top-performing algorithm from the field of artificial intelligence known as Deep Learning through Convolutional Neural Networks. The use of this algorithm improves current detection systems based on image processing through the application of filters thanks to the fact that the network learns to distinguish the aforementioned objects through patterns without depending on where they are located. The main result of the proposal has been a classifier that works in real time, allowing the detection of pateras and people (who may need to be rescued), kilometres away from the coast. This could be very useful for Search and Rescue teams in order to plan a rescue before an emergency occurs. Given the high sensitivity of the managed information, the proposed system includes cryptographic protocols to protect the security of communications.

scholarly journals UAV-g 2019: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Geomatics

Drones ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nex
Keyword(s):  
Remote Sensing ◽  
Deep Learning ◽  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Autonomous Navigation ◽  
Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Surrounding Environment ◽  
Poster Sessions ◽  
Aerial Vehicle ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

Unmanned aerial vehicle in geomatics (UAV-g) is a well-established scientific event dedicated to UAVs in geomatics and remote sensing. In the different editions of the journal, new scientific challenges have increased their synergy with adjacent domains, such as robotics and computer vision, thereby increasing the impact of this conference. The 2019 edition has been hosted by the University of Twente (The Netherlands) and has attracted about 300 participants for the full three-day program. Researchers from 36 different countries (from all continents) have presented 89 accepted papers in 17 oral and 2 poster sessions. The presented papers covered multi-disciplinary topics, such as photogrammetry, natural resources monitoring, autonomous navigation, and deep learning. All these contributions have in common the use of UAV platforms for the innovative acquisition and processing of the acquired data and information extracted from the surrounding environment.

scholarly journals Semantic Segmentation of Cabbage in the South Korea Highlands with Images by Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 4493
Author(s):  
Yongwon Jo ◽  
Soobin Lee ◽  
Youngjae Lee ◽  
Hyungu Kahng ◽  
Seonghun Park ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Deep Learning ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Semantic Segmentation ◽  
Training Data ◽  
Field Surveys ◽  
Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Segmentation Models

Identifying agricultural fields that grow cabbage in the highlands of South Korea is critical for accurate crop yield estimation. Only grown for a limited time during the summer, highland cabbage accounts for a significant proportion of South Korea’s annual cabbage production. Thus, it has a profound effect on the formation of cabbage prices. Traditionally, labor-extensive and time-consuming field surveys are manually carried out to derive agricultural field maps of the highlands. Recently, high-resolution overhead images of the highlands have become readily available with the rapid development of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and remote sensing technology. In addition, deep learning-based semantic segmentation models have quickly advanced by recent improvements in algorithms and computational resources. In this study, we propose a semantic segmentation framework based on state-of-the-art deep learning techniques to automate the process of identifying cabbage cultivation fields. We operated UAVs and collected 2010 multispectral images under different spatiotemporal conditions to measure how well semantic segmentation models generalize. Next, we manually labeled these images at a pixel-level to obtain ground truth labels for training. Our results demonstrate that our framework performs well in detecting cabbage fields not only in areas included in the training data but also in unseen areas not included in the training data. Moreover, we analyzed the effects of infrared wavelengths on the performance of identifying cabbage fields. Based on the results of our framework, we expect agricultural officials to reduce time and manpower when identifying information about highlands cabbage fields by replacing field surveys.

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