Drones, Vol. 9, Pages 203: A Survey on Obstacle Detection and Avoidance Methods for UAVs

Drones doi: 10.3390/drones9030203

Authors:
Ahmad Merei
Hamid Mcheick
Alia Ghaddar
Djamal Rebaine

Obstacle avoidance is crucial for the successful completion of UAV missions. Static and dynamic obstacles, such as trees, buildings, flying birds, or other UAVs, can threaten these missions. As a result, safe path planning is essential, particularly for missions involving multiple UAVs. Collision-free paths can be designed in either 2D or 3D environments, depending on the scenario. This study provides an overview of recent advancements in obstacle avoidance and path planning for UAVs. These methods are compared based on various criteria, including avoidance techniques, obstacle types, the environment explored, sensor equipment, map types, and path statuses. Additionally, this paper includes a process addressing obstacle detection and avoidance and reviews the evolution of obstacle detection and avoidance (ODA) techniques in UAVs over the past decade.

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