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Remote Sensing
Alexander Serebryakov, Maksim Raduntsev, Natalya Prosvirina, Andrey Zamkovoi
Summary: The problem of integrating unmanned aerial systems (UAS) into the Russian airspace is receiving increasing attention. Conceptual proposals are being developed to define the regulatory and technological policies for integration, as well as efficient airspace use for national security and economic development. This article analyzes the strategies for regulatory procedures and formulates strategies for commercial UAS applications.
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Chemistry, Analytical
Luis Mejias, Jean-Philippe Diguet, Catherine Dezan, Duncan Campbell, Jonathan Kok, Gilles Coppin
Summary: This paper addresses the challenge of embedded computing resources required by future autonomous Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and proposes a method for defining autonomy levels based on task combinations, emphasizing the importance of embedded systems in system design.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Joseph Kim, Ella Atkins
Summary: This paper discusses the importance of airspace geofencing in low-altitude Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Traffic Management (UTM). It presents the application of three-dimensional flight volumization algorithms for managing airspace geofences, including keep-in and keep-out zones. The paper proposes solutions for path planning and deconfliction using computational geometry and urban map data processing algorithms. The effectiveness of the proposed algorithms is validated through Monte Carlo simulations and benchmark evaluation in a real-world urban environment.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Matteo Scanavino, Arrigo Avi, Andrea Vilardi, Giorgio Guglieri
Summary: Despite the focus on improving autopilot capabilities and introducing artificial intelligence to UAS, there is a lack of experimental activities related to their performance under unconventional weather conditions. Air temperature and altitudes have a direct impact on the thrust and power coefficients of propellers for UAS applications. The experimental data collected in this study aims to provide insights into the limitations and opportunities of UAS under unconventional flight conditions, with a focus on propeller and quadrotor capabilities.
JOURNAL OF INTELLIGENT & ROBOTIC SYSTEMS
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Cassandra Howe, Jason A. Tullis
Summary: This article discusses the issues of reproducibility and replicability (R&R) in geospatial unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) workflows. Key barriers include awareness of time and resource requirements, accessibility of provenance, metadata, and version control, conceptualization of geographic problems, and geographic variability between study areas. Facilitating R&R in geospatial UAS applications can be achieved through providing provenance information and establishing R&R as an important aspect of UAS and related research design.
Article
Economics
Christopher Decker, Paul Chiambaretto
Summary: Despite the projected growth in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), there is currently no large-scale system to manage UAS operating in shared airspace. Many countries are developing UAS Traffic Management (UTM) concepts that foster a competitive market involving multiple private actors and service providers. This paper focuses on the economic policy dimensions of UTM, describing the key participants, activities, and commercial interactions in the European Union and the United States. It also explores the fundamental choices and trade-offs policymakers face when developing an economic policy framework for UTM.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART A-POLICY AND PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Spencer Erik Pitcher
Summary: The growth of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) has posed challenges for their safe integration into the National Airspace System, resulting in an increase in UAS sighting reports. This analysis examines over 9000 UAS sighting reports from 2015 to 2019, along with census and weather data. The findings show that states with major metropolitan areas, high population density, high median household incomes, and a stable summer weather have a high concentration of UAS sightings.
Article
Social Issues
Chenyu Huang, Yu-Che Chen, Joseph Harris
Summary: This study investigates the status of UAS regulatory compliance in the U.S. from the perspectives of ownership registration and maximum flight altitude limitation, analyzing the socio-demographic factors of UAS users and their relationship with compliance. Findings present the demographics of adult UAS users, the overall compliance status, and the relationship between compliance and socio-demographic factors, providing insights for developing effective policies and strategies for regulating UAS activities.
TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Business
Damir Ilic, Isidora Milosevic, Tatjana Ilic-Kosanovic
Summary: This paper proposes a framework for the application of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in smart cities, using the SWOT-FAHP model for prioritization of strategies. The aim is to demonstrate the effective use of disruptive technologies in the transformation of smart cities, with a case study in Belgrade.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Rajeev Sahay, Jaclynn J. Stubbs, Christopher G. Brinton, Gabriel C. Birch
Summary: In this study, a framework for cognitive uncertainty measurement that utilizes deep learning is developed, showing great potential and advantages in detecting and neutralizing unmanned aircraft systems. By adjusting the DL algorithm, it is able to accurately express uncertainty for both in-distribution and out-of-distribution samples, while maintaining accurate classification performance.
IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Jian Wang, Yongxin Liu, Shuteng Niu, Weipeng Jing, Houbing Song
Summary: This paper proposes an optimal cell wall paradigm to enhance throughput in heterogeneous UAS swarm networking, achieving over 40% improvement globally through a max-min throughput algorithm.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Francesco Mugnai, Grazia Tucci
Summary: The main aim of this study is to compare the photogrammetric performances of four user-grade unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) including Phantom 4 Adv, Mavic 2 Pro, Mavic Air 2, and Mavic Mini 2. The results show that Phantom 4 has the best performance, while Mavic Mini 2 has lower costs among ultralight drones.
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Piotr Kasprzyk
Summary: The development of UA poses a significant challenge for the aviation industry and aviation law. This study analyzes the legal framework in Europe and highlights the need for a comprehensive assessment of UA solutions after 2023.
JOURNAL OF INTELLIGENT & ROBOTIC SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Yiye Xu, Yelda Turkan
Summary: This study aims to develop a practical model to help construction companies control the potential safety risks to construction workers associated with the use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in construction sites, filling a gap in existing research.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pawel Janik, Maciej Zawistowski, Radoslaw Fellner, Grzegorz Zawistowski
Summary: Emergency services around the world are increasingly utilizing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for rescue operations, but this increase also brings many threats. To minimize the risks associated with conducting air operations with UAVs, the application of the Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA) methodology is crucial.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
