Abstract:
Finding available parking spaces in high-traffic, outdoor areas remains a
significant challenge, leading to increased search times, congestion, and vehicle
emissions. Traditional parking management systems, which rely on extensive
sensor networks or camera-based infrastructure, often require high energy and
maintenance costs, limiting their scalability. This paper proposes a drone-based
smart parking system utilizing a novel algorithm designed to detect parking
availability through red reflectors placed at each parking spot. The drone scans
its designated area, identifies available spots by detecting the reflectors, and
communicates real-time parking suggestions directly to incoming vehicles. This
approach is energy-efficient, requiring minimal infrastructure, and adaptable to
dynamic traffic conditions
