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ArticleSensors (Basel, Switzerland)2026

A High-Precision Cooperative Localization Method for UAVs Based on Multi-Condition Constraints.

Haiqiao Liu, Wen Jiang, Qing Long, Qijun Xia, Xiang Chen

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Article in Sensors (Basel, Switzerland), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Haiqiao LiuThe School of Electrical and Information, Hunan Institute of Engineering, Xiangtan 411104, China.ORCID 0000-0001-7818-5242
Wen JiangGraduate School, Hunan Institute of Engineering, Xiangtan 411104, China.ORCID 0009-0006-0136-0894
Qing LongGraduate School, Hunan Institute of Engineering, Xiangtan 411104, China.
Qijun XiaThe School of Electrical and Information, Hunan Institute of Engineering, Xiangtan 411104, China.
Xiang ChenThe School of Electrical and Information, Hunan Institute of Engineering, Xiangtan 411104, China.

Funding

College Students innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition S202511342073National Natural Science Foundation of China 62203163National Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province 2025JJ60407Open Project of Hunan Geospatial Information Engineering and Technology Research Center HNGIET2025006Scientific Research Foundation of Hunan Provincial Department of Education 24A0519
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Abstract

Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSSs) often suffer from significant localization errors in signal-denied environments. Furthermore, the accuracy of multi-UAV cooperative localization is highly sensitive to the relative geometric configuration of the swarm. To address these challenges, this paper proposed a novel high-precision and robust cooperative localization method for UAVs. The proposed method comprised two key modules. First, based on the principle of minimizing the Geometric Dilution of Precision, we optimized both the quantity and geometric configuration of the UAV swarm to identify the top three optimal aerial formations. Second, we introduced Ground-Assisted Reference Stations or Unmanned Ground Vehicles to establish an air-ground cooperative localization system. By leveraging Time Difference of Arrival constraints, this system significantly enhanced localization accuracy and robustness. From this analysis, two optimal hybrid configurations were selected. Experimental results showed that while purely air-based geometric optimization enhanced horizontal coverage, it failed to effectively suppress

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cooperative localizationformation optimizationGARSGDOPUAV

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PMID41829599
PMCPMC12986886

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