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@article{192108,
        author = {Mrs.Roselin M and Poorvi Ugaragol and Saniya Bijapur},
        title = {Smart Drone System: Autonomous Deployment Using QR Code Triggers},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {9},
        pages = {442-448},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=192108},
        abstract = {The Smart Drone System integrates autonomous drone operation, image processing, and wireless communication to automate multi-drone deployment and coordination. Using a laptop with an onboard camera, the system detects QR codes containing a predefined keyword, such as "FIRE," triggering a sequence that activates drones in a controlled, sequential manner. The drones perform predefined tasks such as takeoff, flight, hovering, or landing, all without manual intervention. This system leverages Wi-Fi for reliable communication, ensuring smooth operations across multiple drones. The use of image recognition allows for immediate response in time-sensitive situations like fire detection or surveillance, minimizing human intervention and reducing response times. The system’s scalability supports both small and large-scale applications, with potential use cases in emergency response, industrial inspection, border surveillance, and more. The Smart Drone System demonstrates the potential of autonomous, intelligent drone coordination, paving the way for future advancements in drone swarming and multi-agent systems.},
        keywords = {Smart Drone System, Autonomous Drone Operation, Image Recognition, QR Code Detection, Wireless Communication, Multi-Drone Coordination, Automated Drone Deployment, Aerial Robotics, Real-Time Image Processing, Emergency Response Drones, Drone Swarming, Computer Vision, Drone Automation, Internet of Drones (IoD), Drone Control Algorithms, Surveillance Drones.},
        month = {February},
        }