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Article
Publication date: 5 June 2020

Applying deep learning algorithm to maintain social distance in public place through drone technology

Lalitha Ramadass, Sushanth Arunachalam and Sagayasree Z.

The purpose of this paper is to inspect whether the people in a public place maintain social distancing. It also checks whether every individual is wearing face mask. If…

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to inspect whether the people in a public place maintain social distancing. It also checks whether every individual is wearing face mask. If both are not done, the drone sends alarm signal to nearby police station and also give alarm to the public. In addition, it also carries masks and drop them to the needed people. Nearby, traffic police will also be identified and deliver water packet and mask to them if needed.

Design/methodology/approach

The proposed system uses an automated drone which is used to perform the inspection process. First, the drone is being constructed by considering the parameters such as components selection, payload calculation and then assembling the drone components and connecting the drone with the mission planner software for calibrating the drone for its stability. The trained yolov3 algorithm with the custom data set is being embedded in the drone’s camera. The drone camera runs the yolov3 algorithm and detects the social distance is maintained or not and whether the people in public is wearing masks. This process is carried out by the drone automatically.

Findings

The proposed system delivers masks to people who are not wearing masks and tells importance of masks and social distancing. Thus, this proposed system would work in an efficient manner after the lockdown period ends and helps in easy social distance inspection in an automatic manner. The algorithm can be embedded in public cameras and then details can be fetched to the camera unit same as the drone unit which receives details from the drone location details and store it in database. Thus, the proposed system favours the society by saving time and helps in lowering the spread of corona virus.

Practical implications

It can be implemented practically after lockdown to inspect people in public gatherings, shopping malls, etc.

Social implications

Automated inspection reduces manpower to inspect the public and also can be used in any place.

Originality/value

This is the original project done with the help of under graduate students of third year B.E. CSE. The system was tested and validated for accuracy with real data.

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International Journal of Pervasive Computing and Communications, vol. 16 no. 3
Type: Research Article
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJPCC-05-2020-0046
ISSN: 1742-7371

Keywords

  • Deep learning
  • Drone
  • Social distancing
  • Covid19
  • Novel corona virus
  • Drone unit

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Expert briefing
Publication date: 12 June 2020

COVID-19 pushes advances in commercial drone tech

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Yet the use of drones for these purposes in the last two months has also exposed how much work remains to be done in getting more advanced drone services to the market.

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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB253226

ISSN: 2633-304X

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Geographic
International
China
Ireland
United Kingdom
United States
Topical
economy
industry
police
private sector
retail
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Publication date: 5 September 2016

“Through the looking glass: envisioning new library technologies” Drones

Peter Fernandez

The word “drone” is the common term for an unmanned aerial vehicle – a robot that combines flight with sensors (usually cameras) to allow for unprecedented freedom in…

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Purpose

The word “drone” is the common term for an unmanned aerial vehicle – a robot that combines flight with sensors (usually cameras) to allow for unprecedented freedom in observing and interacting with the world.

Design/methodology/approach

This column will explore the technology that makes modern drones possible, what makes drones useful and the role of libraries in making drones accessible to their patrons, now and in the future.

Findings

Many of these applications are equally appealing to hobbyists and professionals. For some small-scale gardeners, drones can be used to scare away pests, such as deer, or take aerial photographs that provide a new perspective of their garden.

Originality/value

For the agriculture industry, drones already account for $864.4 million in spending per year and are expected to grow to account for over $4 billion by 2022, as they are used not only to monitor and plan crops but also to plant seeds and provide accurate pesticide control (Wood, 2016).

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Library Hi Tech News, vol. 33 no. 7
Type: Research Article
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/LHTN-07-2016-0033
ISSN: 0741-9058

Keywords

  • Libraries

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Expert briefing
Publication date: 12 January 2021

EU-UK rules aim to integrate drones into airspace

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The regulatory framework has been clarified and simplified, particularly for hobbyist and light commercial operators, and it sets the scene for how the UK government…

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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB258710

ISSN: 2633-304X

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Europe
United Kingdom
United States
Topical
economy
industry
regulation
technology
aerospace
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Publication date: 2 December 2020

Applications of drones for safety inspection in the Gulf Cooperation Council construction

Tariq Umar

construction industry in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member countries is at the peak as the region is in the stage of developing its infrastructures. Apart from…

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Purpose

construction industry in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member countries is at the peak as the region is in the stage of developing its infrastructures. Apart from some positive sign of this boost, several other issues have also been developed in the region. One of such issues is the safety of workers at the construction sites. This article, based on a variety of applications of drones in other industrial sectors, considers the use of drones for construction safety improvement in the GCC countries. This article aimed to investigate the safety-related applications of drones considering technical features and barriers and enablers for safety-related tasks.

Design/methodology/approach

A mixed research approach using both qualitative and quantitative methods was adopted to achieve the aims and objectives of this research. Data were collected through a systematic literature review, semistructured interviews and using a structured questionnaire. A total of 37 relevant research items and 10 interviews were held with construction safety professionals, and 92 responses collected from the safety managers through a structured questionnaire was used to derive the conclusion of this research. The collected data were processed and analyzed using the Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS) program. Descriptive analyses were carried out in which means and importance factors were calculated.

Findings

25.92% of participants confirmed that they or their company had used the drone in different activates. The most common application of drones reported by the respondents was photography for marketing purposes followed by surveying application and quality inspections. The camera movability was the top-rated technical feature required for safety-related inspections. Similarly, “Working near the corner or edge of unprotected opening” was the top-rated application of drone for safety-related tasks. The safety concerns of using drones at job sites were rated as the most important barrier by the participants. Technical challenges associated with the use of drones for safety improvement was rated as the second most important barrier by the participants.

Research limitations/implications

Although, the research presented in this article is based on the GCC construction industry, however, since the data collected through systematic review and semistructured interviews are not a regional base, therefore the finding of this research could also be useful in other regions. Further research however, needs to be conducted to reduce the implications of the barriers identified in this paper so that the drone can be effectively used for safety improvement in construction not only in the GCC region but also in other countries.

Practical implications

Once the GCC construction industry will be able to overcome the challenges associated with the application of drones in safety improvement, the safety managers will be able to monitor the site more effectively which could be helpful to improve the safety performance of the construction organization.

Social implications

Improved safety performance in not only in the greater interest of the construction organizations as they can reduce the costs associated with poor safety but can also avoid the delay caused by construction accidents. Similarly, improved safety performance reduces the accidents at construction sites, and thus reduces injuries and disabilities caused by such accidents, making the construction workers a useful part of the society. The application of drones in safety-related tasks is one of the key solutions that can lead us to improved safety performance.

Originality/value

Although, the use of drone technology has revolutionized a number of industrial sectors due to its variety of applications, the application in construction particularly in the GCC region is still very limited. As noted in the results of this research, only 21 participants (25.92%) expressed that they or their company had used the drone in different activates. This means that the industry is not getting the full advantage of the available drone technology. The results of this research will enable construction industry stakeholders to know the challenges associated with the application of drones for safety improvement and to develop strategies to overcome these challenges.

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Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, vol. ahead-of-print no. ahead-of-print
Type: Research Article
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-05-2020-0369
ISSN: 0969-9988

Keywords

  • Construction
  • Construction planning
  • Construction safety
  • Management project management
  • International practice

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Article
Publication date: 1 December 2020

Optimal design, control and implementation of multi-drones for commercial utility

V. Indragandhi, A. Chitra, R. Raja Singh, Aishvardhan Bajiya, Yash Tilak and V. Subramaniyaswamy

This proposed drone is used for surveillance purpose like medical, agriculture and military in the commercial point of view with less cost and size.

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Purpose

This proposed drone is used for surveillance purpose like medical, agriculture and military in the commercial point of view with less cost and size.

Design/methodology/approach

During emergency calls out the technology enabled modes to have quick and timely response for the mankind. As human society continues to spend months together locked inside their homes, it leads to the entire change in the human lifestyle. This also demands the society and the government to get adopt with the technological concepts such as drones to handle this pandemic scenario in a more scientific and safe mode. The major constraints in the utility segment is the cost and performance factor of the drones. This paper aims to design a drone flight management system, which can be used to operate single or multiple drone systems in a wireless mode. The major focus of this work is to minimize the cost of drone flying systems so that it can be accessible to a more massive crowd. The technological design behind the drone has been discussed in detail with mathematical equations. Also the control aspect has been presented in this work. For comparative analysis three drone have been designed and their performance have been compared.

Findings

The multi drone is designed , modelling is done and implemented in simulation and hardware. Its having less weight and cost compared to existing drone models.

Originality/value

75% original, 25% of the basic clarifications are taken from existing works.

Details

International Journal of Intelligent Unmanned Systems, vol. ahead-of-print no. ahead-of-print
Type: Research Article
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJIUS-07-2020-0029
ISSN: 2049-6427

Keywords

  • 3-D design
  • Multi-drones
  • Ground positioning system
  • Arduino

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Book part
Publication date: 28 February 2020

Regulating Drones

Andy Miah

This chapter considers the regulatory concerns around drone use, what might be the greatest risks associated with their widespread use in civilian airspace. It also…

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This chapter considers the regulatory concerns around drone use, what might be the greatest risks associated with their widespread use in civilian airspace. It also examines the development of regulations as evidence of an emerging moral consciousness. It focusses on regulations developed in the UK and the USA, while drawing attention to the global laws that are beginning to emerge through the United Nations. As well, it examines some of the key controversies associated with civilian drone flight, which range from questions about minimum age, pilot qualifications, matters of personal privacy and the challenge with developing a drone highway in the sky. This chapter provides crucial insights into the state of the art of drone rules providing guidance on what is possible to do legally and what has yet to be fully resolved in terms of public regulation.

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Drones: The Brilliant, the Bad and the Beautiful
Type: Book
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83867-985-920201003
ISBN: 978-1-83867-985-9

Keywords

  • Drones
  • regulation
  • rules
  • law
  • qualifications
  • autonomous

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Publication date: 23 November 2020

Legality of Drones under LOAC and International Law

Vivek Seharwat

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Drones and the Law
Type: Book
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-80043-248-220200002
ISBN: 978-1-80043-249-9

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Publication date: 28 February 2020

The Bad

Andy Miah

This chapter explores how drones are used for morally controversial applications, while also interrogating the distinctiveness of these functions. It focusses on the uses…

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This chapter explores how drones are used for morally controversial applications, while also interrogating the distinctiveness of these functions. It focusses on the uses of drones for purposes of human destruction, analysing documentary and film as insights into the impacts of such applications. In so doing, the chapter considers how drones change the nature of military conflict, creating even greater removal of the human subject from the location in which violence occurs. It also inquires into what it means when preparation for war is best achieved through experimental and playful enterprises, such as drone racing and gaming culture. Finally, the chapter documents some of the more harmful uses of drones in civilian crime and disorder contexts.

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Drones: The Brilliant, the Bad and the Beautiful
Type: Book
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83867-985-920201005
ISBN: 978-1-83867-985-9

Keywords

  • Drones
  • war
  • military
  • weapons
  • crime
  • gaming

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Book part
Publication date: 23 November 2020

Point Forward to Drone Proliferation

Vivek Seharwat

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Drones and the Law
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-80043-248-220200004
ISBN: 978-1-80043-249-9

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