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  • Robotics and Autonomous Systems
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Aerospace Engineering

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  • Multi-unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems are increasingly researched for coordinated operations in complex environments.
  • Applications include search and rescue, facility inspection, delivery, and surveillance, often involving dangerous or tedious tasks for humans.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design, implement, and analyze a trajectory planning and collision avoidance strategy for multi-UAV systems operating in 3D environments.
  • To address the need for coordinated and safe operation of UAVs in complex scenarios.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive study of existing trajectory planning and collision avoidance techniques was conducted.
  • An innovative strategy combining Fast Marching Square for trajectory planning and priority-based speed control for conflict resolution was proposed.
  • Preventive measures were integrated to minimize potential conflicts between UAVs in a simulated 3D urban environment.

Main Results:

  • The proposed algorithm was successfully implemented and evaluated in a simulated 3D urban environment.
  • Performance was assessed using statistical measures collected during simulation runs, demonstrating the effectiveness of the strategy.

Conclusions:

  • The developed strategy effectively enables coordinated multi-UAV operations in complex 3D environments.
  • The combination of Fast Marching Square and priority-based speed control offers a robust solution for trajectory planning and collision avoidance in UAV systems.