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FUS-DETR: a robust algorithm for drone detection from a cluttered background in airborne images

Sep 2026 · Applied intelligence (Boston) · Vol 56 · 0 citations · 49 references

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An object detection model, FUS-DETR, specifically designed for UAV target detection in air-to-air scenarios, using a transformer-based architecture and incorporating three key innovations, demonstrating the strong potential of this model for air-to-air UAV detection tasks.

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