Position Estimation Method for Small Drones Based on the Fusion of Multisource, Multimodal Data and Digital Twins

Qu, Shaochun and Cui, Jian and Cao, Zijian and Qiao, Yongxing and Men, Xuemeng and Fu, Yanfang (2024) Position Estimation Method for Small Drones Based on the Fusion of Multisource, Multimodal Data and Digital Twins. Electronics, 13 (11). p. 2218. ISSN 2079-9292

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Abstract

In response to the issue of low positioning accuracy and insufficient robustness in small UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicle) caused by sensor noise and cumulative motion errors during flight in complex environments, this paper proposes a multisource, multimodal data fusion method. Initially, it employs a multimodal data fusion of various sensors, including GPS (global positioning system), an IMU (inertial measurement unit), and visual sensors, to complement the strengths and weaknesses of each hardware component, thereby mitigating motion errors to enhance accuracy. To mitigate the impact of sudden changes in sensor data, a high-fidelity UAV model is established in the digital twin based on the real UAV parameters, providing a robust reference for data fusion. By utilizing the extended Kalman filter algorithm, it fuses data from both the real UAV and its digital twin, and the filtered positional information is fed back into the control system of the real UAV. This enables the real-time correction of UAV positional deviations caused by sensor noise and environmental disturbances. The multisource, multimodal fusion Kalman filter method proposed in this paper significantly improves the positioning accuracy of UAVs in complex scenarios and the overall stability of the system. This method holds significant value in maintaining high-precision positioning in variable environments and has important practical implications for enhancing UAV navigation and application efficiency.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Research Scholar Guardian > Engineering
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Date Deposited: 07 Jun 2024 12:06
Last Modified: 07 Jun 2024 12:06
URI: http://science.sdpublishers.org/id/eprint/2781

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