September 5, 2025Remote SensingOpen Access

DCS-YOLOv8: A Lightweight Context-Aware Network for Small Object Detection in UAV Remote Sensing Imagery

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DCS-YOLOv8 significantly improves small object detection accuracy while maintaining efficiency.
Precision increased from 51.8% to 54.2% and recall from 39.4% to 42.1% in extensive experiments.
The model features a lightweight backbone and integrates a dedicated detection layer for better features.
Real-time inference suitability on embedded hardware highlights its potential for UAV remote sensing.

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DCS-YOLOv8 improves small object detection in UAV imagery, indicating enhanced accuracy and efficiency.

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