Real-Time UAV and Payload Detection and Classification System Using Radar and Camera Sensor Fusion

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have experienced remarkable progress and widespread utilization, highlighting the need for robust detection and classification systems to ensure safety and security. This paper presents a comprehensive study on UAV and payload detection and classification, emphasizing the fusion of multiple data sources to enhance accuracy and reliability. A fusion system integrating radar and Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) camera data is developed and evaluated. Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed approach, achieving a classification accuracy of > 94% for UAV detection and > 90% for payload classification. The findings underscore the system's potential for real-world applications in UAV and payload detection and classification scenarios, addressing the growing demands in this field.