{"id":2719,"date":"2022-03-18T23:00:37","date_gmt":"2022-03-19T05:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpsites.ucalgary.ca\/isec-601-f21\/?p=2719"},"modified":"2022-05-03T22:06:37","modified_gmt":"2022-05-04T04:06:37","slug":"artificial-intelligence-enhanced-drone-in-modern-warfare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpsites.ucalgary.ca\/isec-601-f21\/2022\/03\/18\/artificial-intelligence-enhanced-drone-in-modern-warfare\/","title":{"rendered":"Artificial Intelligence-Enhanced Drone in Modern Warfare"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

During the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, there are photographs showing what appears to be KUB-BLA, a type of Russian \u201cSuicide\u201d drone that boast the ability of self-flying and facial recognizing the target by artificial intelligence [1]. It raises concern about the possibility that AI will play a greater role in making lethal decisions and how autonomous drone might alter war’s course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Self-flying drone<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Self-navigation drones get pre-defined GPS coordinates about departure and destination points, with the capability to find the most optimal way and get there without manual control thanks to AI-enabled computer vision advances. Various in-built elements of a self-flying drone include computerized programming, propulsion and navigation systems, GPS, sensors and cameras, programmable controllers, as well as equipment to automate the flight [2].<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Computer Vision<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Computer vision has a primary role in detecting the various types of objects to analyse and record information on the ground while flying in midair [3]. Onboard image processing and a drone neural network are used to detect, classify, and track objects while the drone travels. The neural network in drones is capable of detecting various types of objects like vehicles, buildings, trees, objects on or near the surface of the water, as well as diverse terrain. Additionally, it can identify living creatures with high degrees of accuracy. Using computer vision, the drone maps out its surroundings in 3D to support its maneuvering and avoiding collisions with obstacles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Drone’s computer vision<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Deep Machine Learning in Object Detection & Drone Navigation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite GPS navigation and computer vision, it is not enough to solve the problem of collision avoidance. To make the drone learn how to avoid objects at high speeds and recognize a variety of objects, from static to in motion, deep learning algorithms must be used to train it with a large amount of data. A wide variety of entities are labeled to make sure drone can detect and decide its direction and control to fly safely avoiding the obstacles in the path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How devastate is \u201cSuicide\u201d drone?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the producing company ZALA Aero, a subsidiary of the Russian arm company Kalashnikov, each KUB-BLA is equipped with 3-kilo explosive that would detonate when the drone drops into the target. The blast is powerful enough to obliterate human body or destroy a vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Drone explosion – Source: movie Angel Has Fallen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The drone’s computer vision uses an intelligent facial recognition to identify the target midair, while being trained with machine learning algorithm to dodge incoming attack and calculate the optimal course. The drone is highly effective in detecting and chasing the target to ensure a positive hit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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AI-drone with Facial Recognition<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Capable of reaching highest speed of 130 km\/hr for 30 minutes after launch, it is almost impossible for a ground target to escape. It is unknown if KUB-BLA can be used in a drone swarm attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reference<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[1] https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/ai-drones-russia-ukraine\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

[2] https:\/\/medium.com\/vsinghbisen\/how-ai-based-drone-works-artificial-intelligence-drone-use-cases-7f3d44b8abe3<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

[3] https:\/\/www.wevolver.com\/article\/artificial-intelligence-in-drone-technology\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

During the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, there are photographs showing what appears to be KUB-BLA, a type of Russian \u201cSuicide\u201d drone that boast the ability of self-flying and facial recognizing the target by artificial intelligence [1]. It raises concern about the possibility that AI will play a greater role in making lethal decisions … <\/p>\n

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