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Data-driven optimization of YOLOv8n for drone search missions

2025 · AI@DTESI · 0 citations · 21 references
Computer Science

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This work provides a data-driven framework for configuring detectors on UAVs, enabling practitioners to maximize performance for specific mission profiles and enhancing the reliability of autonomous search systems.

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