Design and application of UAV single target tracking system based on YOLOv5

Authors

  • Hongbo Fan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61173/9exykk60

Keywords:

Quadrotor UAV, YOLOv5, Target Tracking, Feedback Control, Path Planning

Abstract

In aerial reconnaissance, pursuit, and post-disaster search and rescue, rotorcraft UAVs are valued for their agility. A key challenge is target tracking in complex environments with no prior information, dense obstacles, GNSS signal loss, and occluded targets. This paper introduces a YOLOv5-based UAV tracking system to address detection and path planning. The quadrotor UAV model ensures stable flight through mathematical modeling and simulation. YOLOv5 enhances detection performance with real-time tracking. Feedback control enables autonomous obstacle avoidance and target tracking. Results show adaptability and robustness, supporting reconnaissance and rescue missions effectively.

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Published

2024-08-14