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UNMANNED SYSTEMS
Volume 2, Issue 2, Pages 175-199Publisher
WORLD SCI PUBL CO INC
DOI: 10.1142/S2301385014300017
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Dynamics modeling; flight control; guidance navigation and control; flapping-wing; fixed-wing; platform design; rotorcraft; unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)
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This paper provides a brief overview on the recent advances of small-scale unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from the perspective of platforms, key elements, and scientific research. The survey starts with an introduction of the recent advances of small-scale UAV platforms, based on the information summarized from 132 models available worldwide. Next, the evolvement of the key elements, including onboard processing units, navigation sensors, mission-oriented sensors, communication modules, and ground control station, is presented and analyzed. Third, achievements of small-scale UAV research, particularly on platform design and construction, dynamics modeling, and flight control, are introduced. Finally, the future of small-scale UAVs' research, civil applications, and military applications are forecasted.
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