Autonomous Navigation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles based on Android Smartphone

Abstract

In the past few years, the adoption of drone technology across industries has increased dramatically as more businesses started to recognize its potential, uses, and scale of global reach. This paper proposes a design solution of a smart GPS quadcopter aircraft navigation system, discusses its hardware and software implementation process and eventually, analyses and reports the final test results. The flight path of the quadrotor is remotely manipulated via an Android based Graphical User Interface. This outdoor handheld application allows the operator to select a point of interest through Google map satellite view; consequently, the quadrotor takes off then hovers and ultimately lands on the destination location. Instructions in conjunction with coordinates are sent and received throughout a web server which serves the communication operation between the smartphone and the quadrotor. Experimental results yield fruitful data communication and successful autonomous flight control with smooth and stable maneuvering.

Current Challenges in Mission Planning Systems for UAVs: A Systematic Review

“…• The outcomes Taking a closer look at the types of the studies shows, that most of the publications are primarily proof of concepts (8) or experimental evaluations (9). The "proof of concept" papers demonstrated ideas and designs like an Android-based Ground Control Station (GCS) [5], [6], a dedicated user interface and a system architecture to facilitate UAV missions to collect data of civil infrastructure [7] or a Virtual Reality (VR) based interface [8].…”

“…Reference [5] propose an Android-based ground control station (GCS) application that increases user mobility and reduces reliance on personal computers. Reference [6] present a smart GPS quadcopter navigation system controlled through an Android-based interface, showing the system's potential to expand drone operations across industries. Reference [8] aim to improve military UAV control and mission planning by incorporating virtual reality and artificial intelligence technologies.…”

“…• Mission planning and management: Several studies, such as those by [4], [6], and [7], emphasize the importance of effective mission planning and management to reduce operator workload and improve mission success.…”

“…• Mobile and accessible interfaces: Reference [5] and [6] propose Android-based control systems to increase user mobility and make UAV control systems more accessible.…”

Determining Forest Fire Position from UAV Photogrammetry using Color Filtration Algorithm

“…Tri copter, with 3 propellers and type 4 propellers (quad copter), this type of drone is most widely used today. UAV can be controlled with remote controllers, which are generally equipped with GPS to help the UAV determine its flying position, such as smartphones [30]. UAV is an integrated technology between the use of robot control technology and communication technology.…”