AVSS: Airborne Video Surveillance System

Area of Science:

• Robotics and Automation
• Computer Vision
• Network Engineering

Background:

• Traditional surveillance systems, primarily relying on fixed Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras, exhibit limitations in maneuverability and efficiency for dynamic or short-term monitoring.
• These limitations become critical in scenarios where conventional surveillance methods are insufficient, necessitating advanced solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a novel surveillance system utilizing a coordinated fleet of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
• To demonstrate the advantages of UAV fleets, including ease of deployment, maintenance, and enhanced operational flexibility compared to static systems.

Main Methods:

• Development of a surveillance system integrating a fleet of camera-equipped UAVs controlled via a central server and a fleet management platform.
• Implementation of multi-hop communication among UAVs to extend surveillance coverage area.
• Algorithm design for optimal UAV placement and deployment strategies.

Main Results:

• Successful deployment and operation of a prototype UAV surveillance system.
• Demonstration of effective surveillance capabilities over a defined area using the proposed system.
• Validation of the system's ability to overcome limitations of traditional CCTV surveillance.

Conclusions:

• The proposed UAV fleet surveillance system is effective and practical for various monitoring scenarios.
• UAV fleets offer superior flexibility, rapid deployment, and extended coverage compared to traditional CCTV systems.
• The system provides a robust solution for dynamic target tracking and comprehensive area surveillance.