ELECTRO-OPTICAL OBSERVATION WITH UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES AND OPTIMIZATION OF APPLICATION POSSIBILITIES

Abstract

The article analyzes the conditions for using unmanned aerial vehicles in the successful implementation of tasks set in the direction of search and rescue, as well as the observation of strategic objects, and the data obtained as a result of their application. The importance of applying advanced technologies in emergency situations, personnel activities, and determining location positions is substantiated and the importance of using unmanned aerial vehicles is emphasized. Here, how unmanned aerial vehicles work in complex and difficult conditions with the application of technological innovations based on the current operational task is investigated. It is noted that the use of currently available multirotation, glider and VTOL-based nano, micro and mini small, medium and large drones, glider and VTOL-based unmanned aerial vehicles in terms of weight and size is used as the main and auxiliary element for the digitalization of the complex application of forces and means during the execution of many international and local search and rescue, as well as other special tasks, and the integration of the process into the solution with artificial intelligence. It is noted that this also plays an important role in the successful completion of the intended event. The optimization of the implementation of electro-optical surveillance and its application capabilities due to the correct planning of the UAV route and observation algorithm during search and rescue operations with unmanned aerial vehicles was studied on the basis of “survival”, “mass”, “flock”, etc. missions. The criteria that must be taken into account for the optimization of UAV observation during operation planning were determined and substantiated at a reasonable speed. The article also notes that unmanned aerial vehicles are widely used in the performance of aerial reconnaissance and search and rescue missions, in the delivery of medicines and necessary supplies for medical assistance to the required point within flight restrictions, as well as in monitoring the area in emergency situations.