UAV-BASED LANDMINE DETECTION AND GEOLOCATION SYSTEM

Authors:

Yashaswi Deodia, Adarsh Patil, Om Sontakke, Adarsh Tupade, Dewang Ghebad , Shruti Vighne, Shruti Deshmukh, Dr.B.S.Badak

Department of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering Sipna College of Engineering & Technology Amravati 444701

Abstract

Landmines are still a problem in many areas where fighting has stopped. These areas contain unexploded ordnance that can injure civilians and prevent people from safely using the land. The usual way to find landmines is by using handheld metal detectors that require operators to manually scan the ground. This process can be dangerous for the person performing the detection and it also takes a long time to inspect large areas [11], [17].

This research focuses on using an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to assist in detecting landmines. The UAV carries a sensing module that can detect metallic objects buried beneath the ground surface. This sensing method is useful because many landmines contain metallic components such as detonators or internal mechanisms. By flying over suspected areas, the UAV can scan the ground and identify potential landmine locations without exposing people to direct danger [3], [4].

Different sensing technologies for landmine detection were also reviewed, including Ground Penetrating Radar and thermal imaging systems [2], [9], [14]. However, magnetometer-based sensing is considered a practical solution because it is relatively inexpensive and requires less power compared to more complex sensing technologies. This makes it suitable for integration with lightweight UAV platforms [4], [11].

The system was evaluated in a controlled testing environment designed to simulate a real-world scenario containing buried metallic objects. The results showed that the UAV system could detect larger metallic objects from a distance of several feet when flying at low altitude. Smaller metallic objects were more difficult to detect and required the UAV to operate closer to the ground. These results demonstrate that UAV-assisted magnetic sensing can provide a practical method for detecting metallic landmines and mapping potentially hazardous areas [3], [4], [17].

Landmines remain a serious global problem, and improving detection methods is important for protecting communities and enabling safe land use. Using UAV systems for landmine detection can help reduce the risks faced by demining personnel while allowing suspected areas to be surveyed more efficiently [11], [17].