UAVs and Birds: Enhancing Short-Range Navigation through Budgerigar Flight Studies

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2312.00597v2
• Date: Tue, 9 Jul 2024 04:19:53 GMT
• Title: UAVs and Birds: Enhancing Short-Range Navigation through Budgerigar Flight Studies
• Authors: Md. Mahmudur Rahman, Sajid Islam, Showren Chowdhury, Sadia Jahan Zeba, Debajyoti Karmaker,
• Abstract summary: This study delves into the flight behaviors of Budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulatus) to gain insights into their flight trajectories and movements. Using 3D reconstruction from stereo video camera recordings, we closely examine the velocity and acceleration patterns during three flight motion takeoff, flying and landing. The research aims to bridge the gap between biological principles observed in birds and the application of these insights in developing more efficient and autonomous UAVs.
• Score: 2.3884184860468136
• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: This study delves into the flight behaviors of Budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulatus) to gain insights into their flight trajectories and movements. Using 3D reconstruction from stereo video camera recordings, we closely examine the velocity and acceleration patterns during three flight motion takeoff, flying and landing. The findings not only contribute to our understanding of bird behaviors but also hold significant implications for the advancement of algorithms in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). The research aims to bridge the gap between biological principles observed in birds and the application of these insights in developing more efficient and autonomous UAVs. In the context of the increasing use of drones, this study focuses on the biologically inspired principles drawn from bird behaviors, particularly during takeoff, flying and landing flight, to enhance UAV capabilities. The dataset created for this research sheds light on Budgerigars' takeoff, flying, and landing techniques, emphasizing their ability to control speed across different situations and surfaces. The study underscores the potential of incorporating these principles into UAV algorithms, addressing challenges related to short-range navigation, takeoff, flying, and landing.

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