Technology trends in deep learning networks for real-time object detection in drone environment

With the recent announcement of the Defense Innovation 4.0 Basic Plan by the Ministry of National Defense, the role and operational scope of drones are expanding as a key force in AI-based, unmanned, and autonomous systems. Consequently, the significance of real-time object detection technology is...

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Main Authors: Jonghyeon Mun, Chaebong Sohn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Defense Acquisition Program 2023-09-01
Series:선진국방연구
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Online Access:https://journal.idap.re.kr/index.php/JAMS/article/view/220
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Summary:With the recent announcement of the Defense Innovation 4.0 Basic Plan by the Ministry of National Defense, the role and operational scope of drones are expanding as a key force in AI-based, unmanned, and autonomous systems. Consequently, the significance of real-time object detection technology is emphasized as drones take on diverse missions, including delivering, analyzing, and assessing real-time, target-related information. The emergence of recent deep learning has led to substantial advancements in the field of computer vision, particularly in object detection. Deep learning-based object detection is actively being researched, with a focus on algorithms suited for embedded and mobile environments such as drones. This research predominantly aims to develop deep learning-based object detection models that ensure real-time performance and accurately identify objects’ various forms and sizes. Recent object-detection models have been categorized into backbone networks, neck networks, and head networks. By utilizing these three network components, design considerations can be tailored to fulfill the requirements of drone operations. In this paper, we investigate the technology trends of deep learning network models that can be loaded into drones for real-time object detection. Thus we contribute to strengthening effective drone operation in military operations and supporting research and decision-making processes.
ISSN:2635-5531
2636-1329