AUTONOMOUS AERIAL MINEFIELD RECONNAISSANCE AND EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DETECTION SYSTEM

The goal of the article "Autonomous Aerial Minefield Reconnaissance and Explosive Ordnance Detection System" is to offer a secure, dependable, and effective way to find landmines and unexploded explosive ordnance in dangerous areas. The system conducts air borne surveillance and reconnaissance activities using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) outfitted with sophisticated sensors, GPS navigation, wireless communication modules, cameras, and metal detecting technologies. In order to scan vast regions and spot potentially dangerous metallic items or explosive materials concealed beneath the earth, the drone autonomously follows a predetermined flight route. Real-time transmission of the sensor data and photographs is made to a ground monitoring station for obser vation and analysis. The system helps reduce human involvement in dangerous minefield inspection activities, thereby improving the safety of military personnel and civilians. The integration of thermal sensing, obstacle avoidance, and automated navigation improves detection accuracy and operational efficiency in difficult terrains and remote locations. The proposed system can be effectively used in border security, military surveillance, disaster-affected regions, and humanitarian demining operations. The p roject offers a modern and cost-effective approach for reconnaissance and explosive detection while minimizing operational risks and reducing mission time.