Research Article

Improvement of ultrasonic sensor-based obstacle avoidance system in drones

Volume: 4 Number: 1 June 30, 2023
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Improvement of ultrasonic sensor-based obstacle avoidance system in drones

Abstract

Although drone users have received the necessary training, the reflexes of making decisions against a sudden natural event such as wind and avoiding a nearby obstacle may not be sufficient. Therefore, whether drones fly autonomously or under user control, they must sense and act accordingly for an uninterrupted mission. In this study, a drone design and application for obstacle detection and obstacle avoidance were carried out. In the designed drone, Pixhawk was used as the flight control board, ultrasonic sensors were used to detect obstacles, and Arduino Uno was used as a microcontroller to obtain avoidance commands. The sensors used in obstacle detection and their performance are the most decisive factors in achieving the targeted goal. Because obstacle detection sensors are affected by electrical noises, the success of detecting obstacles decreases. For this reason, first of all, the integration of these sensors into the system was investigated and the drone was developed accordingly. Then, an algorithm was developed using a software filtering method both to minimize communication instabilities and to increase the clarity of detection. Finally, the ability to evade obstacles both while the drone is suspended in the air and while it is in motion has been investigated. In the experiments carried out, it was found that the drone was able to successfully avoid obstacles up to a flight speed of 3.94 m/s.

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Supporting Institution

Selçuk Üniversitesi Bilimsel Araştırma Projeleri (BAP) Koordinatörlüğü

Project Number

22201010

Thanks

This study was supported by Selcuk University Scientific Research Projects Coordination Office with project number 22201010.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Engineering, Aerospace Engineering

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

June 30, 2023

Submission Date

March 8, 2023

Acceptance Date

June 6, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 4 Number: 1

APA
Kazan, F. A., & Solak, H. (2023). Improvement of ultrasonic sensor-based obstacle avoidance system in drones. International Journal of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 4(1), 9-35. https://doi.org/10.55212/ijaa.1261912
AMA
1.Kazan FA, Solak H. Improvement of ultrasonic sensor-based obstacle avoidance system in drones. International Journal of Aeronautics and Astronautics. 2023;4(1):9-35. doi:10.55212/ijaa.1261912
Chicago
Kazan, Fatih Alpaslan, and Haydar Solak. 2023. “Improvement of Ultrasonic Sensor-Based Obstacle Avoidance System in Drones”. International Journal of Aeronautics and Astronautics 4 (1): 9-35. https://doi.org/10.55212/ijaa.1261912.
EndNote
Kazan FA, Solak H (June 1, 2023) Improvement of ultrasonic sensor-based obstacle avoidance system in drones. International Journal of Aeronautics and Astronautics 4 1 9–35.
IEEE
[1]F. A. Kazan and H. Solak, “Improvement of ultrasonic sensor-based obstacle avoidance system in drones”, International Journal of Aeronautics and Astronautics, vol. 4, no. 1, pp. 9–35, June 2023, doi: 10.55212/ijaa.1261912.
ISNAD
Kazan, Fatih Alpaslan - Solak, Haydar. “Improvement of Ultrasonic Sensor-Based Obstacle Avoidance System in Drones”. International Journal of Aeronautics and Astronautics 4/1 (June 1, 2023): 9-35. https://doi.org/10.55212/ijaa.1261912.
JAMA
1.Kazan FA, Solak H. Improvement of ultrasonic sensor-based obstacle avoidance system in drones. International Journal of Aeronautics and Astronautics. 2023;4:9–35.
MLA
Kazan, Fatih Alpaslan, and Haydar Solak. “Improvement of Ultrasonic Sensor-Based Obstacle Avoidance System in Drones”. International Journal of Aeronautics and Astronautics, vol. 4, no. 1, June 2023, pp. 9-35, doi:10.55212/ijaa.1261912.
Vancouver
1.Fatih Alpaslan Kazan, Haydar Solak. Improvement of ultrasonic sensor-based obstacle avoidance system in drones. International Journal of Aeronautics and Astronautics. 2023 Jun. 1;4(1):9-35. doi:10.55212/ijaa.1261912

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