UAVs and Birds: Enhancing Short-Range Navigation through Budgerigar
  Flight Studies
Md. Mahmudur Rahman Sajid Islam Showren Chowdhury Sadia Jahan Zeba Debajyoti Karmaker
This study delves into the flight behaviors of Budgerigars (Melopsittacus
undulatus) to gain insights into their flight trajectories and movements. Using
3D reconstruction from stereo video camera recordings, we closely examine the
velocity and acceleration patterns during three flight motion takeoff, flying
and landing. The findings not only contribute to our understanding of bird
behaviors but also hold significant implications for the advancement of
algorithms in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). The research aims to bridge the
gap between biological principles observed in birds and the application of
these insights in developing more efficient and autonomous UAVs. In the context
of the increasing use of drones, this study focuses on the biologically
inspired principles drawn from bird behaviors, particularly during takeoff,
flying and landing flight, to enhance UAV capabilities. The dataset created for
this research sheds light on Budgerigars' takeoff, flying, and landing
techniques, emphasizing their ability to control speed across different
situations and surfaces. The study underscores the potential of incorporating
these principles into UAV algorithms, addressing challenges related to
short-range navigation, takeoff, flying, and landing.