LRDDv2: Enhanced Long-Range Drone Detection Dataset with Range Information and Comprehensive Real-World Challenges

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2508.03331v1
• Date: Tue, 05 Aug 2025 11:16:20 GMT
• Title: LRDDv2: Enhanced Long-Range Drone Detection Dataset with Range Information and Comprehensive Real-World Challenges
• Authors: Amirreza Rouhi, Sneh Patel, Noah McCarthy, Siddiqa Khan, Hadi Khorsand, Kaleb Lefkowitz, David K. Han,
• Abstract summary: Long Range Drone Detection dataset comprises 39,516 meticulously annotated images.<n>LRDDv2 dataset includes target range information for over 8,000 images.<n>Majority of LRDDv2's dataset consists of images capturing drones with 50 or fewer pixels in 1080p resolution.
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• Abstract: The exponential growth in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) usage underscores the critical need of detecting them at extended distances to ensure safe operations, especially in densely populated areas. Despite the tremendous advances made in computer vision through deep learning, the detection of these small airborne objects remains a formidable challenge. While several datasets have been developed specifically for drone detection, the need for a more extensive and diverse collection of drone image data persists, particularly for long-range detection under varying environmental conditions. We introduce here the Long Range Drone Detection (LRDD) Version 2 dataset, comprising 39,516 meticulously annotated images, as a second release of the LRDD dataset released previously. The LRDDv2 dataset enhances the LRDDv1 by incorporating a greater variety of images, providing a more diverse and comprehensive resource for drone detection research. What sets LRDDv2 apart is its inclusion of target range information for over 8,000 images, making it possible to develop algorithms for drone range estimation. Tailored for long-range aerial object detection, the majority of LRDDv2's dataset consists of images capturing drones with 50 or fewer pixels in 1080p resolution. For access to the complete Long-Range Drone Detection Dataset (LRDD)v2, please visit https://research.coe.drexel.edu/ece/imaple/lrddv2/ .

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