Some complex application scenarios for micro UAVs call for the formation of swarms of multiple drones. In this paper a platform for the creation of such swarms is presented. It consists of modified commercial quadro-copters and a self-made ground control station software architecture. Autonomy of individual drones is generated through a micro controller equipped video camera. Currently it is possible to fly basic maneuvers autonomously, such as take-off, fly to position, and landing. In the future the camera's image processing capabilities will be used to generate additional control information. Different co-operation strategies for teams of UAVs are currently evaluated with an agent based simulation tool. Finally complex application scenarios for multiple micro UAVs are presented.


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    Title :

    Co-operating miniature UAVs for surveillance and reconnaissance


    Contributors:
    Bürkle, A. (author) / Leuchter, S. (author)

    Conference:

    2009


    Publication date :

    2009


    Size :

    10 pages


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



    Collaborating miniature drones for surveillance and reconnaissance

    Bürkle, A. | Fraunhofer Publica | 2009

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