arplaboratory/satellite-thermal-geo-localization
[IROS 2023] Official repository for "Long-range UAV Thermal Geo-localization with Satellite Imagery"
This project helps pinpoint the exact location of a drone or uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) using its thermal camera feed, even at night or over long distances. It takes thermal imagery from a UAV and matches it to satellite images, providing precise geolocation for navigation or mapping. This is ideal for professionals like search and rescue teams, surveillance operators, or environmental monitoring specialists who rely on accurate UAV positioning.
Use this if you need to precisely geo-locate a UAV using only its thermal camera feed, especially in situations where GPS might be unreliable or unavailable, by matching it against satellite imagery.
Not ideal if your primary need is visual light-based drone navigation or if you require real-time, instantaneous positioning without relying on image matching.
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