Review of operating systems used in unmanned aerial vehicles
Viktor Ivashko
v.ivashko@chnu.edu.uaYuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University, Department of Computer Sciences (Ukraine)
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9339-4648
Oleh Krulikovskyi
Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University, Department of Radioengineering and Information Security (Ukraine)
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5995-6857
Serhii Haliuk
Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University, Department of Radioengineering and Information Security (Ukraine)
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3836-2675
Andrii Samila
Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University, Department of Radioengineering and Information Security (Ukraine)
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8279-9116
Abstract
Operating systems (OS) play a major role in the functionality and performance of unmanned aerial vehicles, serving as their central nervous system to manage various components and functions. This article provides a comprehensive overview of embedded operating systems (EOS), real-time operating systems (RTOS), and cloud operating systems (Cloud OS) intended for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). In particular, from the perspective of practical use, both the strengths and weaknesses of the following operating systems were analyzed: PX4 Autopilot, ArduPilot, NuttX, Robot Operating System (ROS), FreeRTOS, MicroPython, and ChibiOS/RT. A general overview of the potential practical applications of Cloud OS is also presented. Therefore, one can gain insights into the criteria for selecting operating systems, as well as their strengths and limitations. It is important to understand that the role of an operating system in UAV development is crucial for optimizing performance, safety, and efficiency across various applications, from agricultural monitoring to security surveillance.
Keywords:
unmanned aerial vehicles, operating system, embedded operating systems, real-time operating systems, Cloud OSReferences
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Authors
Viktor Ivashkov.ivashko@chnu.edu.ua
Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University, Department of Computer Sciences Ukraine
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9339-4648
Authors
Oleh KrulikovskyiYuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University, Department of Radioengineering and Information Security Ukraine
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5995-6857
Authors
Serhii HaliukYuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University, Department of Radioengineering and Information Security Ukraine
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3836-2675
Authors
Andrii SamilaYuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University, Department of Radioengineering and Information Security Ukraine
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8279-9116
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