scholarly journals Establishment of a System for the Transport of Goods by Unmanned Aircraft

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Boris Ribarić ◽  
Dragan Vasiljević ◽  
Julijana Vasiljević ◽  
Zoran Ribarić
Keyword(s):  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Unmanned Aircraft ◽  
Integrated System ◽  
Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Efficiency And Effectiveness ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Many ◽  
The One ◽  
Control Management

Delivery of goods by air using unmanned aerial vehicles is one of the many potential applications of unmanned aerial vehicles. The problem in the operationalization of this type of use of unmanned aircraft is, on the one hand, the limitation in the legal regulations and, on the other hand, the lack of a unified system of control, management and servicing of unmanned aircraft. The paper describes a model of a unique, integrated system of control, management and servicing of unmanned aircraft that can be logistically supported by an extensive network of small airports in the Republic of Serbia. The economic profitability of this way of delivering goods is correlated with the real needs of the market with the efficiency and effectiveness of delivery on the principle of “today for today”.

scholarly journals Introduction to Reliability Tests of Unmanned Aircraft Used in the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 54-61
Author(s):  
Anna Michalska
Keyword(s):  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Subject Matter ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Unmanned Aircraft ◽  
Type Model ◽  
Technical Data ◽  
Normative Documents ◽  
Aerial Vehicles ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Republic

The paper is a theoretical introduction to the reliability tests of unmanned aerial vehicles used in the Polish armed forces. The purpose of the article is to determine the type/model of the unmanned aircraft in the service in the Polish Armed Forces, which results from the conducted reliability tests will be the basis for generalizing them to the largest group for the subsequent research. In order to achieve the assumed goal, the author, first, reviewed the terms and definitions describing the subject of the study. The trends occurring in the description of the examined subject-matter were recognized. Then, the typologies and classifications of unmanned aerial vehicles were analyzed on the basis of Polish and international sources, as well as normative documents. The last part of the paper comprises of a comparison of tactical and technical data of unmanned aerial vehicles used by the Polish Armed Forces.

LEGAL REGULATION OF THE USE OF UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES IN THE PENAL SYSTEM

2020 ◽  
pp. 29-36
Author(s):  
Анна Николаевна Королева
Keyword(s):  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Personal Data ◽  
Legal Regulation ◽  
Unmanned Aircraft ◽  
Penal System ◽  
Thermal Imager ◽  
Historical Aspect ◽  
Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Arbitration Process ◽  
Duration Of Storage

Беспилотные воздушные суда и беспилотные авиационные системы становятся частью повседневной жизни, в том числе в деятельности органов и учреждений уголовно-исполнительной системы. В статье исследован исторический аспект появления беспилотных воздушных судов в России и зарубежных странах, необходимость, типовые задачи и особенности правового регулирования использования беспилотных воздушных судов в уголовно-исполнительной системе. Однако ряд вопросов до настоящего времени является предметом дискуссии и требуют правового регулирования. Современные технологии позволяют оснастить беспилотные воздушные суда различными приборами, придающими им дополнительные функциональные характеристики: приборами видео- и фотофиксации, тепловизором, громкоговорителем, оружием. В зарубежных странах сложилась разная практика регулирования: от разрешения использования беспилотных воздушных судов с оружием в правоохранительной деятельности и уголовно-исполнительной системе (США, Великобритания и др.) до протестов гражданского общества и требований законодательного запрещения использования беспилотных воздушных судов, способных причинить вред человеку. Не решены вопросы в части регулирования порядка сбора, обработки, передачи и хранения (в том числе длительности хранения) информации, полученной в ходе видео- и фотофиксации, включая передачу информации, содержащей персональные данные гражданина, в частности, его изображение. Обсуждается вопрос о соблюдении прав человека и гражданина, в том числе осужденного, при получении и использовании информации, полученной при помощи беспилотных воздушных судов в деятельности органов и учреждений уголовно-исполнительной системы. Требуется внесение изменений в процессуальное законодательство в части регулирования использования данных, полученных при помощи беспилотных воздушных судов, как доказательств, а также в целом их юридическое значение в административном, уголовном, гражданском (арбитражном) процессе. Необходимо урегулирование вопросов ответственности сотрудников уголовно-исполнительной системы, которые могут превысить полномочия с помощью использования беспилотных воздушных судов. В рамках Национальной технологической инициативы происходит активное развитие рынка АэроНет, поэтому беспилотные воздушные суда в деятельности уголовно-исполнительной системы могут стать частью этого рынка. Unmanned aerial vehicles and unmanned aircraft systems are becoming part of everyday life, including in the activities of bodies and institutions of the penal system. The article examines the historical aspect of the appearance of unmanned aerial vehicles in Russia and foreign countries, the need, typical tasks and features of the legal regulation of the use of unmanned aerial vehicles in the penal system. However, a number of issues are still the subject of discussion and require legal regulation. Modern technologies make it possible to equip unmanned aerial vehicles with various functional characteristics, ranging from video and photo capture, the availability of a thermal imager, a loudspeaker, to weapons. In different countries, different regulatory practices have developed: from allowing unmanned aerial vehicles with weapons in law enforcement and the penal system (USA, UK, etc.) to civil society protests and the requirements of the legislative prohibition on the use of unmanned aircraft that can cause harm to humans. Unresolved issues regarding the regulation of the procedure for collecting, processing, transferring and storing (including the duration of storage) of information obtained during video and photo recording, including the transmission of information containing personal data of a citizen, including its image. The issue of observing the human rights of a citizen, including a convict, is discussed when receiving and using information received by unmanned aerial vehicles in the activities of bodies and institutions of the penal system. Amendments to the procedural legislation are required in terms of regulating the use of data obtained by unmanned aerial vehicles as evidence, as well as in general their legal significance in the administrative, criminal, civil (arbitration) process. It is necessary to resolve the issues of responsibility of employees of the penitentiary system, which may exceed their authority through the use of unmanned aerial vehicles. As part of the National Technological Initiative, the AeroNet market is actively developing, therefore unmanned aerial vehicles in the activities of the penitentiary system can become part of this market.

scholarly journals Observing river stages using unmanned aerial vehicles

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomasz Niedzielski ◽  
Matylda Witek ◽  
Waldemar Spallek
Keyword(s):  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Water Surface ◽  
Water Levels ◽  
Hydrodynamic Models ◽  
Surface Areas ◽  
Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Sw Poland ◽  
High Flows ◽  
Student’S T

Abstract. We elaborated a new method for observing water surface areas and river stages using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). It is based on processing multitemporal m orthophotomaps produced from the UAV-taken visual-light photographs of n sites of the river, acquired with a sufficient overlap in each part. Water surface areas are calculated in the first place, and subsequently expressed as fractions of total areas of water-covered terrain at a given site of the river recorded on m dates. The logarithms of the fractions are later calculated, producing m samples of size n. In order to detect statistically significant increments of water surface areas between two orthophotomaps we apply the asymptotic and bootstrapped versions of the Student's t-test, preceded by other tests that aim to check model assumptions. The procedure is applied to five orthophotomaps covering nine sites of the Ścinawka river (SW Poland). The data have been acquired during the experimental campaign, at which flight settings were kept unchanged over nearly 3 years (2012–2014). We have found that it is possible to detect transitions between water surface areas produced by all characteristic water levels (low, mean, intermediate and high stages). In addition, we infer that the identified transitions hold for characteristic river stages as well. In the experiment we detected all increments of water level: (1) from low stages to: mean, intermediate and high stages; (2) from mean stages to: intermediate and high stages; (3) from intermediate stages to high stages. Potential applications of the elaborated method include verification of hydrodynamic models and the associated predictions of high flows using on-demand UAV flights performed in near real-time as well as monitoring water levels of rivers in ungauged basins.

Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to Deliver Medical and Emergency Supplies to Remote Areas

2019 ◽  
pp. 137-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isaac Levi Henderson ◽  
Savern L. Reweti ◽  
Robyn Kamira
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Real World ◽  
Regulatory Framework ◽  
Unmanned Aircraft ◽  
Community Impact ◽  
The Real ◽  
Remote Areas ◽  
Aerial Vehicles

This chapter examines the role of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the delivery of medical and emergency supplies to remote areas. It outlines a number of potential considerations for operators wishing to use UAVs to deliver medical and emergency supplies to remote areas. These considerations address a number of practicalities in terms of the organisation that is wishing to conduct such operations, the operations themselves, and the technology that is used for such operations. These considerations primarily stem from the nature of the international regulatory framework for unmanned aircraft operations and the peculiarities of using a UAV to deliver medical and emergency supplies. The chapter will outline some of the practicalities that have been worked through or are being worked through during a project to deliver medical and emergency supplies in Northland, New Zealand. This will provide readers with examples of some of the real-world considerations that operators face as well as outline the positive community impact that such operations can provide.

The Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

2021 ◽  
pp. 810-826
Author(s):  
Aleksandar Erceg ◽  
Zafer Kilic
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Economic Impact ◽  
Industrial Sectors ◽  
Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Production Cycles ◽  
New Jobs ◽  
The Way

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are present in our lives, and although they are mostly connected to military purposes, they are becoming more present in the commercial and civilian sector. Possible applications of UAVs in the commercial and civilian sector will open new possibilities for further research and development of UAVs. This movement can bring new investment and new jobs, but at the same time, it will influence the way some activities are being done now. The use of UAVs brings savings in the production cycles and improve current operations in various industrial sectors. The chapter gives a definition and explains different types and potential applications of unmanned aerial vehicles in the word as well as the potential economic impact of their development and use. In the second part, the chapter analyzes the application of drones in Turkey and Croatia. Although different in terms of their size and the number of inhabitants, both countries are at the same level in relation to UAV application. Applications in both countries are compared, and after that, a conclusion is drawn.

The use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for CASEVAC in the future urban and littoral environments

2019 ◽  
Vol 105 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-33
Author(s):  
G McKnight ◽  
M Palmer ◽  
M Khan
Keyword(s):  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Lower Risk ◽  
Risk Profile ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Risk Environments ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Battlefield Injuries ◽  
Potential Use

AbstractThe recent development of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and their potential use for casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) has exciting implications for the United Kingdom Defence Medical Services (DMS). When compared to existing technology, the unique attributes of small size, increased manoeuvrability and lack of a human pilot would be extremely useful in congested and hazardous settings. There are ethical and practical considerations to be taken into account, but harnessing the full potential of this technology may improve the chances of survival from some battlefield injuries.UAVs could be of most benefit in a congested and complex battlespace, allowing evacuation of casualties from high risk environments. In addition to CASEVAC, a UAV could be used for critical care transfers, Search and Rescue (SAR) and Humanitarian And Disaster Relief (HADR) operations. Given the vast array of potential applications and a lower risk profile compared with current CASEVAC platforms, the DMS should actively monitor the development of UAV technology and plan ahead for integration within current doctrine.

scholarly journals Angle of Attack Sensor for Small Fixed-Wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Proceedings ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
Wanngoen ◽  
Saetunand ◽  
Saengphet ◽  
Tantrairatn
Keyword(s):  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Flow Direction ◽  
Air Flow ◽  
Angle Of Attack ◽  
Flight Test ◽  
Unmanned Aircraft ◽  
Aerodynamic Parameter ◽  
Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Flow Changes ◽  
Good Agreement

The angle of attack (AOA) is an important parameter for estimating aerodynamic parameter the performance and stability of aircraft. Currently, AOA sensors are used in general aircraft. However, there is no a reasonable-price AOA sensor that is compatible to a small fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This research aims to designs and constructs angle of attract (AOA) sensor for small fixed-wing unmanned aircraft. Mechanism Design, which is similar to aerodynamic wheatear vane, can operate in airspeed 10–30 m/s. The direction of airfoil aligns with the air flow direction. When the AOA of the UAV changes, the air flow changes the direction, resulting in the change of airfoil direction. The high-resolution rotary encoder, that was used to measure the angle of the airfoil, was installed with the fin airfoil. For experiment, the accuracy of the AOA sensor was validated by comparing the angles obtained from the encoder with the standard rotary table in static and wind tunnel. Finally, the AOA sensor, which was attached on aircraft, was verified and recorded in flight test. As the results of the measurement, the airfoil angles detected by the encoder were in good agreement with the standard angles.

scholarly journals Unmanned Aircraft as a Subject of Safety and Security

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 12-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michaela Mlezivová
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Public Safety ◽  
Air Traffic ◽  
Unmanned Aircraft ◽  
Civil Aviation ◽  
Security Threat ◽  
Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Legislative Framework ◽  
Uas Applications

<p class="keywords">Currently increasing UAV operation significantly changes the view of conventional aviation. Unmanned aerial vehicles have become part of air traffic and therefore, its operation should be adequately controlled through related legislative framework and law enforcement procedures. Considering the fact, that single unmanned aircrafts will be soon replaced by swarms, it is necessary to get prepared for all possible UAs applications and define all rules including also emergency and law enforcement procedures in case that public safety is endangered.</p><p class="keywords">This paper summarizes recent regulatory framework for UAVs in EU and US and points out a concealed weakness of legislative requirements. The legislative scope addressed in this paper is limited primarily to civil aviation. The second part stresses the security threat created by an uncontrolled or violently-controlled UA. Aerial vehicles detection and disposal methods are described in the last part of paper.</p>

scholarly journals Analysis of the military application of unmanned aircraft and main direction for their development

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 ◽  
pp. 237-250
Author(s):  
Nikolay Zagorski
Keyword(s):  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Unmanned Aircraft ◽  
Armed Struggle ◽  
Military Application ◽  
Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Military Conflicts ◽  
Range Of Functions ◽  
The Military ◽  
Further Development

Modern military unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are assigned a wide range of functions, for the implementation of which they perform many tasks in various military conflicts. The results of the analysis give them the opportunity to reveal the problems in the use of UAVs, make changes in their functions and tasks and identify areas for further development. At present, this requires the introduction of the achievements of artificial intelligence, the introduction of expert systems and microelectronics on board UAVs, as well as their integration with various other means of conducting armed struggle. At the same time, some of the technological solutions for the creation and improvement of UAVs for military purposes can be applied in the civilian sector.

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