Review of Drone Swarms Usage for 3D Reconstruction

Three-dimensional reconstruction has become an essential tool in many fields, including archaeology, architecture and civil engineering. The use of drone swarms for 3D reconstruction has gained momentum due to their ability to cover large territories, obtain high-resolution images and work in dangerous or remote places. However, the use of drone swarms for 3D reconstruction is also fraught with significant problems and limitations. One of the serious problems is the limited flight time of drones, which can affect the amount of data that can be obtained in one flight. In this article, we evaluate existing solutions and identify the main problems and limitations associated with drone swarms for 3D reconstruction. We also propose a solution concept for three-dimensional reconstruction using a centralized control drone swarm architecture, pre-planned trajectories and photogrammetric tools for building three-dimensional models.