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ArchiveOpinion · Jun 9, 2025
Dynamic Modeling and High Maneuverability Control of Flapping-Wing Micro Aerial Vehicle
Researchers propose a quasi-steady coupled trajectory tracking controller for tailless flapping-wing vehicles, validated in simulations and flight tests.
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TCP-DQN Algorithm Enables Dynamic Path Planning for Low-Altitude Aircraft in Complex Environments
Researchers propose TCP-DQN, combining curriculum learning and prioritized replay, to improve training efficiency and path feasibility for low-altitude aircraft in dynamic unknown environments.
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Improved Alpha Evolution Algorithm Optimizes Shared Drone Delivery Scheduling
A study introduces a scheduling model with full time flexibility and an improved alpha evolution algorithm, boosting daily revenue by 23.6% in simulations.
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Hybrid Model-Calibrated MPC and PID Control for Tilt-Rotor UAV Transition Flight
Researchers combine model-calibrated MPC with PID in a hybrid scheme to stabilize tilt-rotor UAVs during mode transition, improving dynamic response over PID alone.
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Autonomous Aircraft Technologies for the Low-Altitude Economy: A Review
A comprehensive review of autonomous aircraft technologies and their applications in the emerging low-altitude economy, covering key technical challenges and trends.
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Intent-Inference Trajectory Prediction for Urban Low-Altitude UAVs
A hierarchical framework combining Bayesian inference and LSTM improves long-term trajectory prediction for urban low-altitude flight targets.
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Reliable Autonomous Landing and Hazard Avoidance of Drones Based on Landability Analysis of Elevation Map
A LiDAR-based landing system uses elevation map analysis and GPU acceleration to find safe landing spots and avoid hazards in unknown environments.
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Occluded Target Detection and Multi-UAV Cooperative Tracking Method
A lightweight Transformer-based method and multi-UAV cooperative tracking for robust target tracking in low-altitude, obstacle-rich environments.
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Variable-Weight Pigeon Optimization for UAV Swarm Enclosing Control
A study proposes an improved pigeon-inspired optimization with variable weights to enable adaptive formation size and altitude for UAV swarms tracking moving targets.
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