Drone with Real-Time Object Detection for Urban Military Ops
Problem Statement
Military personnel often face critical challenges due to the lack of real-time information when entering unfamiliar urban environments. This gap in situational awareness can compromise safety and operational success.
About Drone with Real-Time Object Detection for Urban Military Ops
Solution
The solution features a Pluto X drone equipped with a WiFi-enabled camera module. This camera streams live footage to a laptop, where a Python-based algorithm processes the video to identify and highlight objects using bounding boxes. The system creates a compact, mobile, and intelligent reconnaissance tool for real-time feedback in unfamiliar terrains.
Additional Info
Idea:
As part of the Innovation School Residency, this project aims to build a compact drone system capable of flying through closed or urban environments. The drone is equipped with a live video feed and integrates an object detection algorithm that can identify and classify objects in real-time, enhancing reconnaissance capabilities for military urban operations.
Project Objectives:
Enable live video transmission from the drone to a laptop over WiFi.
Implement object detection and classification using a trained dataset.
Build a functional, flying drone platform that can navigate complex indoor environments.
Display bounding boxes around detected objects for easy identification.