Uav sense, detect and avoid: Introduction

Abstract

The absence of a pilot onboard the UAV may endanger the life of the UAV itself and that of other flying objects, as well as endanger the life of human personnel on the ground when crashing, on top of other collateral damage. Safe UAV flying in the national airspace is a major concern of regulatory agencies, OEMs, and UAV users. UAVs flying in the national airspace must be capable of sensing and identifying the world around them, deciding upon potential collision risks, and taking appropriate actions to avoid such collisions.