PRE2017 3 Group 17

Members of group 17
Eric Arts	1004076
Menno Hofsté	0996144
René Nijhuis	0912331
Erik Takke	1000575
David Tuin	1013331

Surveillance/Inspection drones

Project Details

Problem Statement

How to effectively survey a large area with multiple, cooperating drones

Objectives

Create a model for efficiently surveying areas using multiple, communicating drones

Assumptions

• No obstacles
• Drones can be operated as intended, in clear weather
• All drones are identical

Users and what do they require?

• Law enforcement
  • Infrared cameras / live image (or video) feed / Riot detection?
• Farmers
  • Camera / “final” image overview (no live feed needed)
• Staatsbosbeheer
  • Camera / “final” image overview (no live feed needed)
• Rijkswaterstaat (grachten in Amsterdam, etc.)
  • Submarine drones
  • Detailed images for inspection of dunes
• Festival organisers
  • Detection of the movement of masses/Riot detection?
• Archeologie
  • Sensors for depth searching

Requirements

• Equipment failure can be dealt with
• Image stitching requirements

Approach & Milestones

1. Have concrete idea
2. Have a basic model (single drone)
   1. Lane coverage
3. Have a basic model (multiple drone)
   1. Lane coverage
4. Have reformation of drone organisation after a drone crashes
5. Take height, clarity, and camera angle in consideration
6. (Some object have a higher priority to be scanned)

Deliverables

An algorithm and computer model

State of the Art

PRE2017 3 Group 17 - State of the Art

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