Simulation Techniques of Digital Twin in Real-Time Applications

7Digital Twinning-Based Autonomous Take-Off, Landing, and Cruising for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Kiran Deep Singh¹, Prabhdeep Singh² and Mohit Angurala^3*

¹Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chitkara University, Rajpura, Punjab, India

²Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India

³Apex Institute of Technology (CSE), Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, India

Abstract

Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), have altered many sectors, most notably the security, transportation, and maintenance sectors. Autonomy in UAV operations remains a major research challenge, especially in high-stake flying phases like take-off, landing, and cruising. This research investigates the feasibility of using digital twin-based methods to improve UAV autonomy during certain flight stages. The study aims to learn more about digital twinning, how it works, what problems it solves, how it may be implemented, and what advantages and disadvantages it has over existing systems. The study begins by explaining digital twins and how they might be used in crewless aerial vehicles. It focuses on how digital twinning uses real-time data capture, sensor fusion, and environmental analysis to realize UAV autonomy. Next, we look at the difficulties and restrictions of today’s techniques for autonomous take-off, landing, and flight. Digital twinning-based systems are discussed regarding the gaps they intend to fill, ...