This article describes research on the classification of flight phases using a fuzzy inference system and an artificial neural network. The aim of the research was to identify a small set of input parameters that would ensure correct flight phase classification using a simple classifier, meaning a neural network with a low number of neurons and a fuzzy inference system with a small rule base. This was done to ensure that the created classifier could be implemented in control units with limited computational power in small affordable UAVs. The functionality of the designed system was validated by several experimental flights using a small fixed-wing UAV. To evaluate the validity of the proposed system, a set of special maneuvers was performed during test flights. It was found that even a simple feedforward artificial neural network could classify basic flight phases with very high accuracy and a limited set of three input parameters.


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    Title :

    Flight phase classification for small unmanned aerial vehicles


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    Publication date :

    2023-05-05


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    doi:10.3846/aviation.2023.18909
    Aviation; Vol 27 No 2 (2023); 75–85 ; 1822-4180 ; 1648-7788



    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



    Classification :

    DDC:    629




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