A Review of Indoor UAV-based Tracking Systems: Classification, Status, and Challenges

Mohannad Alhafnawi, Alaeddin Masadeh, Haythem Bany Salameh, Moussa Ayyash, Reyad El-Khazali, Hany Elgala

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Abstract

The recent development of Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology and the UAVs' unique features offered the impetus for new UAV-based applications and services. The UAV's low maintenance cost, small size, outstanding maneuvering capability, and the possibility to be equipped with various technologies(e.g., sensors, cameras, and artificial intelligence (AI) systems) made the UAV-based systems suitable for performing autonomoustasks in indoor and hard-to-reach environments. One of the most promising applications of UAVs in indoor environments is autonomous monitoring and tracking. In this paper, we highlight the unique characteristics of UAV-based tracking systems, discussthe various system classifications based on the target behavior and the number of used UAVs, present some of the work that hasbeen done to design UAV-based indoor monitoring and tracking systems, and discuss the critical design challenges specific to indoor target tracking systems. Finally, we highlight some of the most promising technologies and solutions to develop effective UAV-based indoor monitoring and tracking systems.

Original languageBritish English
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2022 23rd International Arab Conference on Information Technology, ACIT 2022
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9798350320244
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022
Event23rd International Arab Conference on Information Technology, ACIT 2022 - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Duration: 22 Nov 202224 Nov 2022

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2022 23rd International Arab Conference on Information Technology, ACIT 2022

Conference

Conference23rd International Arab Conference on Information Technology, ACIT 2022
Country/TerritoryUnited Arab Emirates
CityAbu Dhabi
Period22/11/2224/11/22

Keywords

  • artificial intelligence
  • indoor deployment
  • target tracking
  • uncertain movement
  • Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)

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