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DECLARATION
ABOUT THE EDITOR
TABLE OF CONTENTS
List of Contributors
List of Abbreviations
Preface
Section 1 Design and Development of UAV-s
Chapter 1 Design and Development of a Fly-by-Wireless UAV Platform
Introduction
Wireless Network Technologies
Global Electronics Architecture
Onboard Wireless System
Experimental Results
Conclusion
References
Chapter 2 A Review of Control Algorithms for Autonomous Quadrotors
Abstract
Introduction
Mathematical Model
Survey of Control Algorithms
Comparison of Control Algorithms
Discussion and Conclusion
References
Chapter 3 Central Command Architecture for High-Order Autonomous Unmanned Aerial Systems
Abstract
Introduction
Method
Results
Summary And Conclusions
Appendix: The Shortest Lines Between Two Point Sets Do Not Cross
References
Chapter 4 Quadcopter Design for Payload Delivery
Abstract
Introduction
Methodology
Simulation
Simulation Results And Discussion
Conclusion And Future Work
Conflicts Of Interest
References
Section 2 Trajectory Control Techniques
Chapter 5 Advanced UAV Trajectory Generation: Planning and Guidance
Introduction
Motion-Planning Methodologies
Trajectory Generation And Guidance Module - Tg2m
Tg2m Simulation
Final Observations
References
Chapter 6 Modelling and Control Prototyping of Unmanned Helicopters
Introduction
Helicopters Flight Principles
Model Description
Identification Results
Control Prototyping
Control Results
Final Observations And Future Work
References
Chapter 7 Contour Based Path Planning with B-Spline Trajectory Generation for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) over Hostile Terrain
Abstract
Introduction
Modelling
Problem Formulation
Generation Of Nodes
Implementation
Conclusions And Future Works
Acknowledgements
References
Chapter 8 Trajectory Tracking of Quadrotor Aerial Robot Using Improved Dynamic Inversion Method
Abstract
Introduction
Quadrotor Mechanism
Dynamic Model of Quadrotor
Improved Dynamic Inverse Controller
Simulation Results
Conclusion
References
Section 3 Quadrotors and Small-size Aerial Vehicles
Chapter 9 Neural Network Control and Wireless Sensor Network-based Localization of Quadrotor UAV Formations
Introduction
Background
Leader-Follower Formation Tracking Control
Optimized Energy-Delay Sub-Network Routing (OEDSR) Protocol For Uav Localization And Discovery
Simulation Results
Conclusions
References
Chapter 10 Dubins Waypoint, Navigation of Small-Class Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Abstract
Introduction
Method
Results
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
Nomenclature
Conflicts Of Interest
References
Chapter 11 Modelling Oil-Spill Detection with Swarm Drones
Abstract
Introduction
Pollutant Dispersion Model
Swarm Design
Experimentation
Macroscopic Model
Discussion
Conflict Of Interests
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 12 A Survey of Modelling and Identification of Quadrotor Robot
Abstract
Introduction
Characteristics Of Quadrotor
6-Dof Airframe Dynamics
Basic Dynamic Model Of A Quadrotor
Aerodynamic Effects
Identification Of A Quadrotor Model
Conclusion And Perspective
Conflict Of Interests
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 13 Visual Flight Control of a Quadrotor Using Bioinspired Motion Detector
Abstract
Introduction
Bioinspired Image Processing
Multicamera 3D Pose Estimation
Controller
Experiments And Results
Conclusions And Future Works
Acknowledgments
References
Section 4 Applications of UAV-s and Drones
Chapter 14 Development of Rescue Material Transport UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle)
Abstract
Introduction
Development Of Software And Hardware
Research And Development Results
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
Conflicts Of Interest
References
Chapter 15 Railway Transport Infrastructure Monitoring by UAVs and Satellites
Abstract
Introduction
Advantages And Disadvantages Of Remotely Piloted Aircrafts
Analysis Of Satellite Resources For Obtaining Information
The Databases Of Satellite Information
Comparison Of Information Received From Different Sources
Reconstruction Of 3D Models Of The Railway Infrastructure Objects From A Set Of 2D Images
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
Conflicts Of Interest
References
Chapter 16 Assessment of UAV Based Vegetation Indices for Nitrogen Concentration Estimation in Spring Wheat
Abstract
Introduction
Materials And Methods
Results And Discussions
Conclusions
Acknowledgements
Conflicts Of Interest
References
Chapter 17 Research and Teaching Applications of Remote Sensing Integrated with GIS: Examples from the Field
Abstract
Introduction
Wildlife Monitoring On Catalina Island, Pilot 2018
Autonomous Terrain Modeling
Integrating Remote Sensing And Uas Into Curriculum
Discussion
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
Conflicts Of Interest
References
Chapter 18 Development of Drone Cargo Bay with Real-Time Temperature Control
Abstract
Introduction
Related Works
Configuration Of Temperature Control System
Hardware Design
Software Design
Prototype Design
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
Conflicts of Interest
References
Index
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