Object Detection and Tracking with UAV Data Using Deep Learning

Densely Connected Convolutional Networks

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Deep Learning Approach for Car Detection in UAV Imagery

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Using lightweight unmanned aerial vehicles to monitor tropical forest recovery

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Using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to investigate shark and ray densities in a shallow coral lagoon

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Aerial surveillance system using UAV

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Drone-Based High-Resolution Tracking of Aquatic Vertebrates

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Real-time Implementation of YOLO+JPDA for Small Scale UAV Multiple Object Tracking

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Semi-automatic Tree Detection from Images of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Using Object-Based Image Analysis Method

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Object detection based on deep learning of small samples

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An Improved Object Tracking Method in UAV Videos

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Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Object Tracking by Correlation Filter with Adaptive Appearance Model

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Object tracking using SIFT and KLT tracker for UAV-based applications

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Multi target tracking on aerial videos

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Accurate Specified-Pedestrian Tracking from Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

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Siamese Network for Object Tracking in Aerial Video

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Small Moving Object Tracking in Dynamic Video

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Deep learning-based object detection in maritime unmanned aerial vehicle imagery: Review and experimental comparisons

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A Systematic Review of Drone Based Road Traffic Monitoring System

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STF-YOLO: A small target detection algorithm for UAV remote sensing images based on improved SwinTransformer and class weighted classification decoupling head

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A Review on the State of the Art in Copter Drones and Flight Control Systems

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Coupling of deep learning and remote sensing: a comprehensive systematic literature review

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Using YOLO Object Detection to Identify Hare and Roe Deer in Thermal Aerial Video Footage—Possible Future Applications in Real-Time Automatic Drone Surveillance and Wildlife Monitoring

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Brain computer interface system based on monocular vision and motor imagery for UAV indoor space target searching

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Localization of Cracks in Concrete Structures Using an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

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Attention-Driven Memory Network for Online Visual Tracking

Zhang, H., Liang, J., Zhang, J., Zhang, T., Lin, Y., & Wang, Y. (2023) · IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems · doi:10.1109/tnnls.2023.3299412 · Cited by 20 · see citing works

Autonomous UAV-based surveillance system for multi-target detection using reinforcement learning

Salameh, H. B., Hussienat, A., Alhafnawi, M., & Al-Ajlouni, A. (2024) · Cluster Computing · doi:10.1007/s10586-024-04452-0 · Cited by 20 · see citing works

NLOS Target Positioning Method Based on UAV Millimeter-Wave Radar

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SEMANTIC SEGMENTATION OF UAV IMAGES BASED ON U-NET IN URBAN AREA

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Accuracy Assessment of Drone Real-Time Open Burning Imagery Detection for Early Wildfire Surveillance

Duangsuwan, S., & Klubsuwan, K. (2023) · Forests · doi:10.3390/f14091852 · Cited by 16 · see citing works

Proximal Policy Optimization for Multi-rotor UAV Autonomous Guidance, Tracking and Obstacle Avoidance

Hu, D.-X., Wenhan, D., Xie, W., & He, L. (2022) · International Journal of Aeronautical and Space Sciences · doi:10.1007/s42405-021-00427-2 · Cited by 14 · see citing works

UAV Video Vehicle Detection: Benchmark and Baseline

Xiao, Y., Wang, J., Zhao, Z., Jiang, B., Li, C., & Tang, J. (2025) · IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing · doi:10.1109/tgrs.2025.3534524 · Cited by 13 · see citing works

Moving Target Detection Technology Based on UAV Vision

Cheng, S., Qin, J., Chen, Y., & Li, M. (2022) · Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing · doi:10.1155/2022/5443237 · Cited by 13 · see citing works

A comprehensive review on deep supervision in computer vision

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Analysis of Various Machine Learning Algorithms for Using Drone Images in Livestock Farms

Gao, J. Z., Bambrah, C. K., Parihar, N., Kshirsagar, S., Mallarapu, S., Yu, H., Wu, J., & Yang, Y. (2024) · Agriculture · doi:10.3390/agriculture14040522 · Cited by 9 · see citing works

Moving Target Geolocation and Trajectory Prediction Using a Fixed-Wing UAV in Cluttered Environments

Zhou, Y., Tang, D., Zhou, H., & Xiang, X. (2025) · Remote Sensing · doi:10.3390/rs17060969 · Cited by 8 · see citing works

A comprehensive review on computer vision analysis of aerial data

Tetarwal, V., Kaur, M., & Kumar, S. (2025) · Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence · doi:10.1016/j.engappai.2025.111206 · Cited by 8 · see citing works

Spatial-Transformer and Cross-Scale Fusion Network (STCS-Net) for Small Object Detection in Remote Sensing Images

Lan, J., Zhang, C., Lu, W.-J., & Gu, N. (2023) · Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing · doi:10.1007/s12524-023-01709-w · Cited by 7 · see citing works

Robust Deep Transfer Learning Based Object Detection and Tracking Approach

Narmadha, C., Kavitha, T., Poonguzhali, R., Hamsadhwani, V., Walia, R., Monia, & Jegajothi, B. (2022) · Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing · doi:10.32604/iasc.2023.029323 · Cited by 7 · see citing works

Parametric aerodynamic characterization of tail geometry variations in fixed-wing UAVs

Al-Khafaji, A. J. D., & Al-Haddad, L. A. (2025) · Aerospace Systems · doi:10.1007/s42401-025-00406-5 · Cited by 6 · see citing works

Research on Teaching Reform of Mechanical and Electronic Specialty Based on Robot Education

Xu, X. (2021) · OALib · doi:10.4236/oalib.1107741 · Cited by 6 · see citing works

Dual UAV-based cross view target position measurement using machine learning and Pix-level matching

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Dynamic Object Detection and Tracking System on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Surveillance Applications Using RegionViT ‐Based Adaptive Multi‐Scale YOLOv8

Yallamraju, V. R., & Jana, S. (2025) · Computational Intelligence · doi:10.1111/coin.70101 · Cited by 3 · see citing works

Applications ML in UAVs-Based Detecting and Tracking Objects and People

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Optimizing drone-captured maritime rescue image object detection through dataset rebalancing under sample constraints

Zhao, B., Li, J., Zhao, J., Yu, L., Zhang, X., & Liu, J. (2025) · The Visual Computer · doi:10.1007/s00371-025-04098-y · Cited by 3 · see citing works

Path Planning for UAV “Drones” Using SARSA: Enhancing Efficiency and Performance

Habiba, U., & Jahan, R. (2023) · International Conference on Integration of Computational Intelligent System (ICICIS) · doi:10.1109/icicis56802.2023.10430246 · Cited by 3 · see citing works

Vision-Based Geolocation of Moving Ground Targets Using Kalman Filtering with a Gimbal Camera on Board a UAV

Kim, J., Kim, Y., Kim, S., Cho, H., & Jung, D. (2025) · Aerospace · doi:10.3390/aerospace12121065 · Cited by 2 · see citing works

Swarm Drones with QR Code Formation for Real-Time Vehicle Detection and Fusion Using Unreal Engine

Ahmed, A. H., & Tomán, H. (2025) · Automation · doi:10.3390/automation6040087 · Cited by 2 · see citing works

V-Shaped Trajectory Planning of Search and Rescue UAV Based on Target Detection

He, S., Qin, H., & Wang, K. (2024) · IEEE International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Computer Applications (ICAICA) · doi:10.1109/icaica63239.2024.10823057 · Cited by 2 · see citing works

Real-Time Multitarget Tracking for Panoramic Video Based on Dual Neural Networks for Multisensor Information Fusion

Lin, Q. (2022) · Mathematical Problems in Engineering · doi:10.1155/2022/8313471 · Cited by 2 · see citing works

Towards Semi-supervised Tree Canopy Detection and Extraction from UAV Images

Kumar, U., Dasgupta, A., Krishna, L. S. N. V. V., & Chintakunta, P. K. (2022) · Communications in computer and information science · doi:10.1007/978-3-031-11349-9_26 · Cited by 2 · see citing works

Building Smart Surveillance Solutions for Livestock FarmsPreprint

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Development of a low-cost ground robot for real-time ArUco marker localization using lightweight deep learning models on an edge device

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Research on detecting moving targets with an improved Kalman filter algorithm

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UAV -Based Object Tracking Using Siamese Networks and Kalman Filtering

Ramanan, S. V., Rajasekar, M., Shanmugapriya, G., Sujitha, R., Jothi, A., & Choudhry, M. D. (2025) · International Conference on Multi-Agent Systems for Collaborative Intelligence (ICMSCI) · doi:10.1109/icmsci62561.2025.10894248 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

Deep Learning-based Multi-class Object Tracking With Occlusion Handling Mechanism in Uav VideosPreprint

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Brain Computer Interface System for UAV Target Searching

Shi, T., Qiang, J., Chang, G., & Ren, L. (2023) · Proceedings of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences · doi:10.7546/crabs.2023.05.12

Few-Shot Object Detection with Memory Contrastive Proposal Based on Semantic Priors

Xiao, L., Xu, H., Xiao, J., & Huang, Y. (2023) · Electronics · doi:10.3390/electronics12183835

Consistency-based Active Learning for UAV Object Detection

Hu, H., Han, T.-Y., Zhong, W., Wang, Y., & Zan, P. (2023) · Cybersecurity and Cyberforensics Conference · doi:10.23919/ccc58697.2023.10240101

Using Machine Learning for Target Detection and Matching in Dual Drone-Based Target Localization

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Deep Reinforcement Learning Approach for Prioritized Heterogeneous Object Tracking in UAV Swarms

Nithya, B., Subash, N., & Vignesh, H. (2023) · International Conference on Quantum Technologies, Communications, Computing, Hardware and Embedded Systems Security (iQ-CCHESS) · doi:10.1109/iq-cchess56596.2023.10391441

Gaussian Mixture Model based Deep Learning-based Simple Online Real-Time Tracking for Video Object Detection and Tracking

Muvva, V. B. R., Nagarathna, P., Jumhaa, K., Gurumoorthy, S., & Divyashree, N. (2025) · International Conference on Distributed Computing and Electrical Circuits and Electronics (ICDCECE) · doi:10.1109/icdcece65353.2025.11035249

Performance Comparison of Single-Stage and Two-Stage Detection Models for Real-Time Traffic Applications

Nygaard, M., Frederiksen, L., Kjeldsen, A. M., & Koca, M. (2025) · Communications in computer and information science · doi:10.1007/978-3-032-01948-6_25

A Comprehensive Framework for Intelligent Image and Video Analysis Using Advanced Machine Learning and Computer Vision

Thakur, S. (2025) · Lecture notes in networks and systems · doi:10.1007/978-981-96-6066-7_13

SAVER: A Cost-Effective Drone-Based Object Detection and Thermal Mapping System for Enhanced Emergency Response

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Deep Learning-Powered Intelligent Monitoring with Remote Sensing for Smart City Applications

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Aerial Intelligence for Ecosystem Protection Through AI-Enhanced UAV Surveillance of Invasive Flora

Pulkrabek, C. S., Kostelecký, J., Kratochvil, E. V., & Sahin, B. (2025) · International Conference on Electrical Engineering, Computing Science and Automatic Control (CCE) · doi:10.1109/cce67728.2025.11271997

Aerial Object Detection and Geopositional Mapping with GPS Integration Operated via Drone

Fathima, A., Rakshan, P., Abhiram, B., & Janakiraman, S. (2025) · Control Instrumentation System Conference (CISCON) · doi:10.1109/ciscon66933.2025.11337500

Flatness-Based Predictive Control with EKF for UAV Target Tracking

Ahmad, A. H., Abadi, A., Gabon, A., & Laligant, O. (2025) · International Conference on Sciences and Techniques of Automatic Control and Computer Engineering · doi:10.1109/sta66620.2025.11364732

Improved Target Detection in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Search and Rescue via V‐Circular Trajectory Optimization

He, S., Wang, K., Shi, Z., Qin, H., & Huang, G. (2026) · Journal of Field Robotics · doi:10.1002/rob.70191

An Automated Object Detection and Tracking System in Surveillance Aerial Images Using 3D Adaptive Multi‐Dilated Yolov8 With Attention Mechanism

Shravya, A. R., & Srividhya, S. (2026) · Transactions on Emerging Telecommunications Technologies · doi:10.1002/ett.70392

Dynamic Object Detection and Tracking Model on UAV for Surveillance Applications Using Adaptive Yolov8 with Spatial–Temporal Attention-Based Feature Pyramid Network

Yallamraju, V. R., & Jana, S. (2026) · Journal of Sustainable Forestry · doi:10.1080/10549811.2026.2707386

Revolutionizing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Saravanakumar, A., & Anand, T. P. P. (2026) · IGI Global eBooks · doi:10.4018/979-8-3693-6487-1.ch009

A Novel Object Detection and Tracking Approach Using LSTM Networks and DSOD for UAV

Kumar, A., & Ray, K. S. (2024) · International Conference on Advancement in Electronics & Communication Engineering (AECE) · doi:10.1109/aece62803.2024.10911651

A TOOL TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY FOR DEEP LEARNING BASED OBJECT DETECTION AND TRACKING WITH UAV DATA

Micheal, A. A., Vani, K., Sanjeevi, S., & Lin, C.-H. (2020) · The international archives of the photogrammetry, remote sensing and spatial information sciences/International archives of the photogrammetry, remote sensing and spatial information sciences · doi:10.5194/isprs-archives-xliii-b5-2020-221-2020 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

Deep Learning-Based Multi-class Multiple Object Tracking in UAV Video

Micheal, A. A., & Vani, K. S. (2022) · Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing · doi:10.1007/s12524-022-01615-7 · Cited by 10 · see citing works

Research on UAV Multi-Object Tracking Based on Deep Learning

Luo, X., Zhao, R., & Gao, X. Y. (2021) · IEEE International Conference on Networking, Sensing and Control (ICNSC) · doi:10.1109/icnsc52481.2021.9702158 · Cited by 10 · see citing works

Deep convolutional object detection and search area prediction for UAV tracking

Boirel, N., & Akhloufi, M. A. (2021) · SPIE Unmanned Systems Technology · doi:10.1117/12.2586002 · Cited by 4 · see citing works