Designing a Framework for a Bio-Inspired Amphibious UAV Control System for Multi-Medium Operations.

• Author(s): Kiran A; Prof. Rakshitha B S
• Paper ID: 1717879
• Page: 2365-2369
• Published Date: 19-05-2026
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 9 Issue 11 May-2026

Abstract

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have become an important tool for modern surveillance and reconnaissance systems. However, existing UAVs are used in a single medium, either aerial or aquatic regions, which imposes a limitation for maritime and coastal operations that need a multi-medium capability. Inspired by the flying fish, this paper proposes a state-based control framework with rule-based transition logic to maintain transitions between air and water for a cyclic operation, and a control mechanism for a stability during medium transitions. The proposed study focuses on supporting the development of a future framework design for UAV modelling, energy analysis during transition, and stability maintenance. However, the study provides an overview of the foundations for the development of intelligent amphibious UAV systems for defence surveillance and coastal monitoring applications.

Keywords

Bio-Inspired Robotics, Cyclic Operation, Energy Efficiency, Future Framework, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, UAV Model.

Citations

IRE Journals:
Kiran A, Prof. Rakshitha B S "Designing a Framework for a Bio-Inspired Amphibious UAV Control System for Multi-Medium Operations." Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 11 2026 Page 2365-2369 https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I11-1717879

IEEE:
Kiran A, Prof. Rakshitha B S "Designing a Framework for a Bio-Inspired Amphibious UAV Control System for Multi-Medium Operations." Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(11) https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I11-1717879