SiaN-VO: Siamese Network for Visual Odometry

Abstract

Despite the significant advancements in drone sensory device reliability, data integrity from these devices remains critical in securing successful flight plans. A notable issue is the vulnerability of GNSS to jamming attacks or signal loss from satellites, potentially leading to incomplete drone flight plans. To address this, we introduce SiaN-VO, a Siamese neural network designed for visual odometry prediction in such challenging scenarios. Our preliminary studies have shown promising results, particularly for flights under static conditions (constant speed and altitude); while these findings are encouraging, they do not fully represent the complexities of real-world flight conditions. Therefore, in this paper, we have furthered our research to enhance SiaN-VO, improving data integration from multiple sensors and enabling more accurate displacement predictions in dynamic flight conditions, thereby marking a significant step forward in drone navigation technology.

Type
Publication
Sensors
Cesar A. C. Marcondes
Cesar A. C. Marcondes
Researcher

Computer Networks and Security.

Filipe A. N. Verri
Filipe A. N. Verri
Researcher

My research interests include data science, machine learning, complex networks, and complex systems.