Affiliation:
1. Khalifa University Robotics Institute (KURI), Khalifa University, Al Saada Street, Abu Dhabi 127788, UAE
2. Institute of Systems and Robotics, University of Coimbra, Portugal
3. Department of Informatics, King's College London, UK
Abstract
This paper provides a brief overview on the recent advances of small-scale unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from the perspective of platforms, key elements, and scientific research. The survey starts with an introduction of the recent advances of small-scale UAV platforms, based on the information summarized from 132 models available worldwide. Next, the evolvement of the key elements, including onboard processing units, navigation sensors, mission-oriented sensors, communication modules, and ground control station, is presented and analyzed. Third, achievements of small-scale UAV research, particularly on platform design and construction, dynamics modeling, and flight control, are introduced. Finally, the future of small-scale UAVs' research, civil applications, and military applications are forecasted.
Publisher
World Scientific Pub Co Pte Lt
Subject
Control and Optimization,Aerospace Engineering,Automotive Engineering,Control and Systems Engineering
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