International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056 Volume: 11 Issue: 07 | July 2024
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The SkyLink Express: Structuring Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Transportation: Advancing Autonomous Navigation and Collision Avoidance Neha Chigurupati1, Akshaya Venkatesh1 1Student, Downingtown STEM Academy, Pennsylvania, United States of America 1Student, Downingtown STEM Academy, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Abstract - Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) hold
reach inaccessible areas, and operate with minimal human intervention. The widespread applications of UAVs are detailed in the table below.
immense potential to positively impact our world: they can streamline emergency operations, deliver emergency supplies to people in floods, and monitor atmospheric conditions ruined by climate change. However, the existing UAV infrastructure lacks a standardized and efficient system for navigating through airspace. This research paper aims to design an integrated Air Highway System that streamlines UAV operations. The SkyLink Express is structured with organized pathways and airspace, with designated directional highways for each travel direction. Standardization of UAV operations on the SkyLink Express is ensured through the integration of various sensor infrastructure, some of which include LiDAR sensors, RadarAltimeter sensors, ADS-B modules, and a GPS/INS positioning system. The advanced autonomous navigation algorithm guides UAVs along designated routes with GPS waypoints, and the collision avoidance algorithm maintains a safe distance radius of 5 meters between UAVs, utilizing instantaneous speed information communicated through the ADS-B module and distance data from Lidar sensors. This algorithm adapts to dynamic environments in realtime, ensuring the safety and efficiency of UAV operations by making proactive decisions to avoid collisions. The SkyLink Express represents a transformative advancement in UAV technology, providing a reliable foundation for structured, safe UAV operations across their diverse applications. In conclusion, this system will ensure that the full potential of UAVs are utilized to positively impact communities worldwide.
Table -1: UAV Applications
Key Words:
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), Autonomous Navigation, Collision Avoidance, Geofencing, Flight Controller, Sensor Fusion, Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B), GPS Waypoints
1.INTRODUCTION Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, have experienced a significant increase in usage across numerous disciplines in the past few decades. They have become crucial resources in various applications due to their ability to perform tasks precisely,
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Discipline
Application
Implications
Search and Rescue (SAR)
Use of imaging technology for locating missing people in various terrains
Increased success rates in finding missing people [1], faster response times, ability to access and survey hard-to-reach areas, safer operations for rescue teams [2], improved coordination through real-time data sharing
Border Security
Surveillance and patrolling along national borders
Enhanced detection of illegal crossings and smuggling activities, improved national security, real-time monitoring and quick response capabilities [3]
Military
Reconnaissa nce and surveillance [4]
Improved situational awareness, real-time intelligence gathering, reduced risk to military personnel, and improved security
Environme -ntal Monitoring
Use of various sensors (LiDAR, NIR, multispectra l) for data collection on forest structure, topography, and environment al changes
Higher temporal resolution, ability to operate in adverse weather conditions, detailed and frequent observations of environmental changes [5], improved monitoring of natural resources and disaster management
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