The new achievement of the researchers; Development of UAV star navigation system

Researchers at the University of South Australia have developed a new navigation system for drones that uses the stars to determine their position. This innovative method is a simple and low-cost solution to guide drones in areas where GPS signals are not available.

According to Tekna Technology Media Astronomy News Service, the idea of ​​using stars for navigation goes back centuries. Sailors used tools such as sextants and astronomical tables to determine their position at sea. Pilots also used this method to guide their planes for decades. In areas where GPS signals are disrupted (such as war zones or remote areas), star navigation is very useful as a backup method.

According to Tekna technology media technology news service, drones that use star navigation are less dependent on ground infrastructure and can fly in areas without network coverage. Also, star navigation can help increase the security of drones against cyber attacks. The new system uses a camera and an image processing algorithm to analyze images of the night sky and determine the position of the stars. Then, by comparing these images with a database of star positions, the drone’s position is calculated.

This system is very simple and light and does not require complex hardware. Also, the cost of building and operating this system is much lower than GPS-based navigation systems. According to researchers, this system is resistant to electromagnetic interference and its performance is less affected by unfavorable environmental conditions. Navigation of drones in war zones and areas where GPS signals are blocked. It is possible to use drones to monitor protected areas and environmental changes and to explore remote and unknown areas.

With the further development of this technology, UAVs equipped with star navigation system are expected to play an important role in various industries. This technology can help improve the safety and efficiency of UAVs in performing various missions. To see the latest news, refer to the scientific news page of Tekna Media.