UAV Detection: A STDP trained Deep Convolutional Spiking Neural Network Retina-Neuromorphic Approach

Abstract: The Dynamic Vision Sensor (DVS) has many attributes that allow it to be well suited to the task for UAV Detection. This paper is the first to look at exploiting the features of an Event Camera solely for Drone Detection while combining it with a Spiking Neural Network (SNN) trained using the unsupervised approach of Spike-Time-Dependent Plasticity (STDP) for feature and pattern recognition for detection. Highlighting the key features and current drawbacks with the technology while comparing real and simulated data to show how future devices could overcome these drawbacks to help tackle this current problem.