Indoor visual navigation system based on paired-landmark for small UAVs

Tianmiao Wang, Yicheng Zhang, Chaolei Wang, Jianhong Liang, Han Gao, Miao Liu, Qinpu Guan, Anqi Sun

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Abstract

This paper has presented an implementation of visual based non-GNSS navigation method for small VTOL (Vertically Taking-off and Landing) UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle). A novel method of constructing landmarks is described in detail. It uses a pair of landmarks instead of the general landmark which usually is a single geometry or coding image. The paired-landmark method inherits general landmark methods' advantages of low-cost, high-efficiency and the ability of absolute positioning. And it also solves the problem of requiring too much different characteristic landmarks when handling large area navigation. The paired-landmark method has been verified by a real parameter simulation environment. Real flight experiment is also carried out to test the effectiveness and performance of the paired-landmark navigation method. It can be concluded that, besides achieved the expected positioning precision, the proposed system also reduced the consumption of calculation and memory space.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2014 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics, IEEE ROBIO 2014
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1703-1708
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781479973965
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 20 Apr 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event2014 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics, IEEE ROBIO 2014 - Bali, Indonesia
Duration: 5 Dec 201410 Dec 2014

Publication series

Name2014 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics, IEEE ROBIO 2014

Conference

Conference2014 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics, IEEE ROBIO 2014
Country/TerritoryIndonesia
CityBali
Period5/12/1410/12/14

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