Group control of unmanned aerial vehicles: a generalized problem statement of applying artificial intelligence technologies

This paper considers elements of a group of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to form various tasks of the group and within a group of aerial systems. Different phases to execute control actions for a group of aerial systems of UAVs are proposed. These phases are shown by an example of selecting different targets for group elements (UAVs). The phases are elements of the large-scale behavior of the group and in the group of UAVs and can be included in the cycle when using artificial intelligence technologies. The approach is formalized for single-function UAVs (choosing a set of end actions) and multifunction UAVs (performing one or more impact functions within the group). A group control problem for applying artificial intelligence technologies is stated. The main elements of the system of relations and conditions for effectively performing tasks by a group of UAVs and executing actions within the group as a large-scale system are formulated. This system reflects the problem statement for applying artificial intelligence technologies. As noted, using homogeneous and heterogeneous groups of UAVs is a promising approach to interpret the formal behavior of robotic systems.